Senior clinical Research Associate

Senior Clinical Research Associate at ICON leads clinical trial monitoring and site oversight to ensure compliance with protocols, GCP, and regulatory standards. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate data collection and smooth trial execution, and you’ll train and mentor site staff while building strong site relationships. The role combines independent leadership with collaboration across functions, focusing on oncology and Phase I studies. This is a opportunities to influence trial quality and accelerate therapy development in a values-driven environment.

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-related incentives
• Health and wellbeing programmes
• Retirement and pension plans
• Life assurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources

• Monitor clinical trial sites for protocol adherence, regulatory compliance, and GCP standards
• Conduct site visits to evaluate performance, resolve issues, and support trial execution
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely data collection and reporting
• Provide training and guidance to site staff and other CRAs to maintain high trial conduct standards
• Build and maintain effective relationships with site personnel and stakeholders to facilitate smooth operations

• Bachelor in a relevant scientific field
• Extensive experience as a Clinical Research Associate
• Oncology and Phase I experience
• Ability to manage multiple sites and projects concurrently
• Expertise in monitoring, data integrity, and site management
• Proficiency in relevant clinical trial software/tools
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent German and English
• Willingness to travel ~60%

• communication
• stakeholder_management
• problem_solving
• monitoring_practices
• data_integrity
• site_management