ICON plc
ICON plc
ICON plc is a global contract research organisation serving the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. Its work spans clinical, consulting, and commercial services that support drug development from early research through post-marketing activities. The company provides solutions including decentralised clinical trials, cardiac safety, early clinical laboratories, medical imaging, regulatory intelligence, and real-world evidence. ICON plc also brings therapeutic expertise to areas such as cardiovascular disease, oncology, internal medicine, cell and gene therapies, and biosimilars, combining data analysis with patient-focused approaches to help advance clinical programmes.

Remote Clinical Study Associate – India

Support planning, documentation, clinical systems, and study close-out for global sponsor-dedicated trials at ICON. Work with study teams, CROs, vendors, and internal departments to coordinate trial activities.

Description

  • Support daily clinical study operations and inspection readiness under FSP management, following established protocols and coordinating with FSP CTA Managers.
  • Work with Clinical Operations and Study Managers, study teams, and CROs to deliver activities under the clinical trial operating model.
  • Handle departmental tasks as needed.
  • Review essential document packets, study plans, informed consent forms, and other study documentation.
  • Support and oversee risk-based monitoring.
  • Attend key team meetings and prepare minutes for selected studies.
  • Prepare for regulatory inspections, including compiling SOP lists and storyboards.
  • Support CTMS and TMF systems and related activities for selected studies.
  • Assist with vendor contract administration as required.
  • Support study close-out, including financial reconciliation.
  • Take on additional ad hoc activities as agreed with managers.
  • Coordinate with internal departments, CROs, and external vendors.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or healthcare-related field, or an equivalent international degree.
  • 1–2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, a CRO, or a related role.
  • Experience with Phase 2 and 3 trials and global or international studies is an advantage.
  • Experience using Veeva is required.
  • Experience across multiple therapeutic areas, including oncology, is an advantage.
  • Knowledge of global or regional regulatory and compliance requirements for clinical research.
  • Strong task management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Strong teamwork, organization, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
  • Fluent business English, written and spoken.
  • Able to collaborate in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
  • Willingness to travel as required, approximately 10%.
  • Must have the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Benefits

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

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