Senior CRA

ICON plc • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Clinical Research Associate (Senior CRA) will work in a sponsor-dedicated model at ICON Strategic Solutions, leading clinical trial monitoring tasks that require technical depth, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement. The role is based in the greater Houston area and focuses on complex ophthalmology indications. It requires approximately 60% travel.

The Senior CRA monitors clinical trial sites for adherence to study protocols, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards. The role includes conducting site visits, assessing site performance, resolving issues, and supporting successful trial execution. The Senior CRA collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, accurate data collection and reporting, and provides training and guidance to site staff and other CRAs. Building effective relationships with site personnel and stakeholders is important to smooth trial operations.

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based. ICON describes its total rewards package as supporting health, wellbeing, and career development; benefits may vary by role and location.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field.
• Extensive experience as a Clinical Research Associate, with a strong understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to manage multiple sites and projects simultaneously, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Expertise in monitoring practices, data integrity, and site management, with proficiency in relevant clinical trial software and tools.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and drive compliance within a complex environment.
• Experience monitoring complex indications in ophthalmology.
• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 60%).
• Must be located in the greater Houston area.
• Must have the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Responsibilities

• Monitor clinical trial sites to ensure adherence to study protocols, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
• Conduct site visits to assess site performance, resolve issues, and support successful trial execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate data collection and reporting.
• Provide training and guidance to site staff and other CRAs to maintain high standards of clinical trial conduct.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with site personnel and stakeholders to facilitate smooth trial operations.
• Lead clinical trial monitoring tasks requiring technical depth, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-related incentives.
• Health and wellbeing programmes, including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable.
• Retirement and pension plans.
• Life assurance and disability coverage.
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources.
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior