Senior Clinical Research Associate

Icon Plc • Blue Bell, PA

38d • Remote

About The Position

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We're proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development. ICON plc is seeking an experienced Senior Clinical Research Associate (Senior CRA) or Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to join our dynamic, collaborative team. In this role, you will be a key contributor to the successful execution of clinical trials, ensuring studies are conducted in full alignment with protocols, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. Your work will directly support data integrity, participant safety, and overall study excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or healthcare-related field.
• At least 1 year of independent monitoring experience for CRA II consideration and 3 years for Senior CRA.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial processes, regulatory requirements, and ICH-GCP guidelines, with a genuine interest in high-quality research.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while contributing to a positive, fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to travel approximately 60 percent of the time, both domestically and internationally by air and car, with a valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Conducting site qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits for clinical trials.
• Ensuring protocol compliance, data integrity, and patient safety throughout the trial process.
• Collaborating with investigators and site staff to facilitate smooth study conduct.
• Performing data review and resolution of queries to maintain high-quality clinical data.
• Contributing to the preparation and review of study documentation, including protocols and clinical study reports.

Benefits

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family's needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family's well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees