Senior Clinical Research Job at ICON
Experienced professionals exploring a Clinical Research Job can consider this Senior Clinical Research Associate opportunity at ICON plc in Seoul, South Korea. The position focuses on clinical-site monitoring, GCP and regulatory compliance, data integrity, site management, and stakeholder collaboration. Candidates with an advanced relevant degree and extensive CRA experience can explore this opportunity under ICON Careers, with the role requiring at least 60% travel.
About ICON plc:
ICON plc is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation that provides services supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical-device development. Its clinical research operations span multiple stages of drug development, including clinical monitoring and trial execution. This Senior CRA position provides experienced clinical research professionals with an opportunity to contribute to the quality, compliance, and successful delivery of clinical trials.
Job Details:
- Position: Senior Clinical Research Associate (Senior CRA)
- Reference Number: JR159240
- Department: Clinical Monitoring
- Location: Seoul, South Korea
- Work Arrangement: Listed as Remote
- Experience Level: Experienced / Senior
- Travel Requirement: At least 60%
Job Description:
The Senior Clinical Research Associate will oversee and monitor clinical trial activities to ensure that studies are conducted according to approved protocols, applicable regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
The position involves monitoring clinical trial sites, conducting site visits, resolving study-related issues, supporting data quality, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and maintaining productive relationships with investigators and site personnel.
The role also provides opportunities to guide site staff and other CRAs while contributing to activities such as site contract negotiations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitoring clinical trial sites to ensure adherence to study protocols, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
- Conducting site visits to assess performance, resolve issues, and support successful trial execution.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams for 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.
- Engaging in hybrid roles involving site contract negotiations.
Eligibility Criteria for this Clinical Research Job:
- 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.
- Expertise in monitoring practices, data integrity, and site management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to travel at least 60% of the time and possess a valid driver’s license.
Skills Acquired for this Clinical Research Job:
- Advanced knowledge of clinical trial processes and regulatory compliance.
- Enhanced project management and organizational skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Improved communication and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in building and maintaining professional relationships.
- Experience in cross-functional team collaboration.
