CRA II at Icon in China, Shanghai

Job description

• At ICON Strategic Solutions, you will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON’s global expertise.
• As the world’s largest FSP organisation, with over 90 sponsor partnerships, we offer stability, career development and a collaborative environment where your work contributes to the development of treatments that benefit patients worldwide.
• As a CRA at ICON Plc, you will oversee and manage clinical trial activities to ensure they are conducted according to protocol, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• You will have a strong foundation in clinical trial monitoring, with the experience to work independently and guide others.
• 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.
• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 60%)
• Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Skills

Required

• Clinical trial monitoring
• Organizational skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Monitoring practices
• Data integrity
• Site management
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Stakeholder management skills

Benefits

• ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.
• 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
• Benefits may vary depending on role and location.
• Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.