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.

Senior Clinical Research Associate - France Remote | ICON plc

Senior Clinical Research Associate overseeing clinical trial monitoring for ICON plc’s sponsor-dedicated research programs in France. The role focuses on protocol compliance, site performance, data quality, and regulatory standards.

Description

  • Manage clinical trial activities in line with study protocols, regulations, and industry standards
  • Lead technically complex monitoring work while advancing quality and process improvement
  • Evaluate clinical trial sites against protocols, regulations, and Good Clinical Practice requirements
  • Conduct site visits, address operational issues, and support effective study delivery
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate, timely data collection and reporting
  • Train and mentor site staff and fellow Clinical Research Associates
  • Develop strong working relationships with site teams and stakeholders to support efficient trial operations

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific or healthcare discipline
  • Substantial Clinical Research Associate experience with strong knowledge of trial operations and regulatory requirements
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple sites and projects, supported by strong organization and problem-solving skills
  • Advanced knowledge of monitoring methods, data integrity, and site management, including relevant clinical trial systems and tools
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder-management abilities, with the influence needed to promote compliance in a complex setting
  • Availability to travel as needed, approximately 60% of the time
  • Legal authorization to work in the country where the position is located

Benefits

  • Competitive base pay with performance-based incentives
  • Health and wellbeing programmes, including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
  • Retirement and pension arrangements
  • Life assurance and disability protection
  • Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing support
  • Professional development through structured training and career progression pathways

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