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
We are looking for a Study Start-Up CRA with hands-on site selection experience to support early-phase clinical trial activities. This role will primarily focus on site identification, feasibility, and site selection visits, working closely with internal stakeholders and investigative sites to ensure timely study start-up.
What you will be doing
Conduct site identification, feasibility, and site selection visits in line with study requirements
Evaluate site capabilities, patient population, staffing, and facilities to determine suitability
Support site feasibility assessments and provide clear recommendations for site selection
Liaise with investigative sites, vendors, and internal teams during the start-up phase
Ensure accurate documentation and reporting of site selection activities
Support study timelines by proactively identifying and resolving site-related risks
Your profile
Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a related field
At least 1 year of experience in site selection activities within clinical research
Prior experience conducting site identification, feasibility, and site selection visits is highly preferred
Strong understanding of clinical trial start-up processes
Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple sites and priorities
Must be amenable to report to client office for at least 1x week
What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.
Our benefits examples include:
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, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised 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, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here.
Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.
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