Clinical Trial Associate

About the Role

ICON plc, a leading global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization, is seeking a Clinical Trial Associate (CTA) to join their team. This role is crucial in supporting the design, implementation, and management of clinical trials, contributing to the development of new treatments and therapies. The CTA will be responsible for clinical coordination activities, working collaboratively and taking ownership of their deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, execution, and monitoring of clinical trials, ensuring strict adherence to protocol requirements, regulatory guidelines, and industry best practices.
• Coordinate essential study activities, including site initiation, patient recruitment, data collection, and monitoring visits, to guarantee timely and accurate data capture and documentation.
• Collaborate effectively with various internal teams such as Clinical Operations, Data Management, and Biometrics to ensure the successful progression of clinical trials.
• Maintain meticulous and comprehensive study documentation and records, ensuring full compliance with all applicable regulations and standard operating procedures.
• Support the completion of study close-out processes, including data verification, analysis, and the preparation of clinical study reports.

Your Profile

The ideal candidate will possess relevant experience in clinical coordination, along with the following qualifications and skills:

• A Bachelor's degree in a pertinent scientific or healthcare-related field.
• Prior experience in clinical research or the healthcare sector, ideally within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or Contract Research Organization (CRO) industry.
• Exceptional organizational and time management capabilities, with a proven ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple competing demands.
• A keen eye for detail and strong problem-solving aptitude, demonstrating a commitment to data accuracy, integrity, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficient communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and clinical site personnel.
• A willingness to travel as necessitated by the role.

What ICON Offers

ICON values its employees and fosters an inclusive environment that rewards high performance and supports talent development. In addition to a competitive salary, ICON provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to be competitive globally and focused on employee well-being and work-life balance.

Benefits Examples

• Various annual leave entitlements.
• A selection of health insurance options for individuals and families.
• Competitive retirement planning services to help maximize savings and future financial security.
• Access to the Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24/7 support from over 80,000 independent professionals worldwide.
• Life assurance coverage.
• Flexible, country-specific optional benefits, which may include childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, and health assessments.

Additional Information

ICON is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for candidates with medical conditions or disabilities requiring assistance during the application process or for essential job functions. We encourage individuals to apply even if they don't meet every single requirement, as they may still be an ideal fit for this or other roles.