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Clinical Research Associate - Phase 1 Studies

Pharmaceutical Research Associates, Inc
London
2 days ago
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Overview As a Clinical Research Associate, you will join the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organization, powered by healthcare intelligence.
Please note that previous CRA experience is preferred.
Responsibilities What you will be doing:
Recognize, exemplify, and adhere to ICON's values centered on People, Clients, and Performance.
Contribute to our culture of process improvement by streamlining processes to add value and meet client needs.
Travel at least 60% of the time (international and domestic: fly and drive).
Maintain expert knowledge of ICON's SOPs/WPs, ICH, GCP, and relevant regulations.
Familiarity with ICON systems.
Ensure accurate and complete data entry into ICON systems and maintain timelines.
Recruit investigators and coordinate activities to set up and monitor studies, including:
Identify investigators.
Assist with regulatory submissions.
Design patient information sheets and consent forms.
Ensure timely submission of documents for ethics/IRB approval.
Conduct monitoring visits as per SOPs.
Maintain study documentation and motivate investigators to meet recruitment targets.
Manage drug storage and accountability.
Keep the Project Manager informed.
Process case record forms, handle sponsor queries, and ensure proper study closeout.
Participate in study documentation review and feasibility studies.
Maintain confidentiality and assume additional responsibilities as directed.
Manage investigational products (IPs): ensure proper storage, supply, receipt, use, return, and disposition.
Participate in data reviews, cost management, and training new staff.
Assist with marketing efforts when appropriate and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications What ICON can offer you: Our success depends on our people. We prioritize a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. Benefits include:
Various annual leave entitlements.
Health insurance options.
Retirement planning.
Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour support.
Life assurance.
Flexible country-specific benefits like childcare vouchers, gym memberships, travel passes, health assessments, etc.
Visit our careers website for more information:https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits
ICON values inclusion & belonging. We are committed to an accessible, discrimination-free workplace. If you need accommodations during the application process, please let us know via this form . We encourage you to apply even if you’re unsure if you meet all requirements; you might be exactly what we’re looking for.

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