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ICON
3+ years
Not Disclosed
Mumbai, India
9 May 8, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Clinical Research Associate I/II (CRA) | ICON plc

Company: ICON plc Careers
Job ID: JR135624
Position: Clinical Research Associate I / II
Location: India (site-based / travel role)
Functional Area: Clinical Research / Clinical Operations
Employment Type: Full-Time | Regular


Role Overview

The Clinical Research Associate (CRA I/II) at ICON plc is responsible for site-level clinical trial management and monitoring, ensuring that studies are conducted according to:

  • Study protocol

  • ICH-GCP guidelines

  • Regulatory requirements

  • Patient safety standards

This is a field-based clinical operations role with significant travel and direct interaction with investigator sites.


Key Responsibilities

1. Site Monitoring Activities

  • Conduct site qualification visits (SQV)

  • Perform site initiation visits (SIV)

  • Execute routine monitoring visits

  • Conduct close-out visits

Ensure proper trial conduct at all assigned sites.


2. Patient Safety & Compliance

  • Ensure patient safety is maintained throughout the study

  • Verify informed consent processes

  • Ensure protocol adherence at site level

  • Identify and escalate safety or compliance issues


3. Data Quality & Integrity

  • Review clinical trial data for accuracy and completeness

  • Perform source data verification (SDV)

  • Resolve data queries with site teams

  • Ensure consistency between source data and case report forms (CRFs)


4. Investigator & Site Coordination

  • Collaborate with investigators and site staff

  • Provide guidance on protocol execution

  • Support smooth study operations across sites

  • Maintain strong site relationships


5. Documentation & Reporting

  • Contribute to study documentation (protocols, reports)

  • Support clinical study report inputs

  • Maintain monitoring visit reports

  • Ensure regulatory inspection readiness


Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or healthcare-related field


Experience

  • Minimum 3 years of experience as a CRA

  • Hands-on on-site monitoring experience required

  • Experience in Oncology or Immunology (mandatory)


Technical Knowledge

Strong understanding of:

  • Clinical trial lifecycle

  • ICH-GCP guidelines

  • Regulatory compliance requirements

  • Site monitoring processes

  • Source data verification (SDV)

  • Clinical documentation standards


Soft Skills

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Ability to work independently

  • Strong organizational skills

  • Stakeholder management (site-level)

  • Ability to perform in fast-paced environments


Travel Requirements

  • At least 60% travel required

  • Domestic and international travel (fly and drive)

  • Valid driver’s license required


Role Characteristics

This is a traditional CRA field-monitoring role, focused on:

  • Site oversight (not centralized analytics)

  • Direct interaction with investigators

  • Protocol compliance enforcement

  • Hands-on clinical operations execution


What ICON Offers

At ICON plc, employees benefit from:

  • Competitive compensation

  • Health insurance coverage options

  • Retirement planning support

  • Global employee assistance programs

  • Flexible benefits (country-specific)

  • Work-life balance initiatives


Why This Role Matters

This role directly contributes to:

  • Execution of global clinical trials

  • Patient safety in real-world trial settings

  • High-quality clinical data generation

  • Regulatory approval readiness of new therapies


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