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Senior CRA

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In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
Senior level
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Chicago, IL, USA
Senior level
Monitor clinical trial sites, ensure adherence to protocols, conduct site visits, train staff, and manage relationships for oncology trials.
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Senior CRA - Oncology - Midwest

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

What You Will Be Doing:

  • 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.

Your Profile:

  • Advanced degree in a relevant field such as life sciences, nursing, or medicine.

  • 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.

  • Five years of CRA experience with oncology monitoring experience  

  • Ability to travel at least 60% of the time (international and domestic - fly and drive) and should possess a valid driver’s license

  • Must be located in the US Midwest

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.

Salary Range

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Bonus, Com, Stock, Benefits & Disclaimer verbiage:

Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, education/training, and skill level.   You may be eligible for a bonus, stock compensation and commissions in some cases depending on your role and performance.

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