Senior CRA / CRA II
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.
We are currently seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to join our diverse and dynamic team in Italy. As a Senior CRA at ICON, you will play a critical role in overseeing and managing clinical trial activities to ensure they are conducted according to protocol, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. You will contribute to the success of clinical trials by ensuring data integrity, participant safety, and compliance throughout the study lifecycle.
This role involves working with multiple sponsors, including some of the largest and most high-profile ones.
What You Will Be Doing:
1. Monitoring clinical trial sites to ensure adherence to study protocols, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
2. Conducting site visits to assess site performance, resolve issues, and provide support to ensure successful trial execution.
3. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate data collection and reporting.
4. Providing training and guidance to site staff and other CRAs to maintain high standards of clinical trial conduct.
5. Building and maintaining effective relationships with site personnel and stakeholders to facilitate smooth trial operations.
Your Profile:
* Laurea Triennale and Laurea Magistrale in a relevant field such as biotechnology, biology, pharmaceutical sciences, or related clinical research specializations.
* 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 across Italy as part of the position.
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 benefits focused on well-being and work-life balance for you and your family, including:
* Various annual leave entitlements
* Health insurance options to suit your needs
* Retirement planning offerings to maximize savings
* Global Employee Assistance Programme with 24-hour support through TELUS Health
* Life assurance
* Flexible, country-specific benefits such as childcare vouchers, bike schemes, gym discounts, travel passes, and health assessments
Visit our careers site to learn more about the benefits ICON offers.
At ICON, inclusion and belonging are central to our culture. We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment for all candidates and a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform job functions, please let us know or submit a request.
Interested in this role but unsure if you meet all requirements? We encourage you to apply—there’s a good chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for, whether for this or other roles.
If you are a current ICON employee, please click here to apply.
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