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Senior Clinical Research Associate – Cardiology & Atrial Fibrillation Trials | Icon Plc

Icon Plc
ICON PLC
3+ years
Not Disclosed
Atlanta, California, Florida, Remote
1 May 7, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Remote Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Senior Clinical Research Associate – Cardiology & Atrial Fibrillation Trials | ICON plc

Company: ICON plc
Job Title: Senior Clinical Research Associate (Senior CRA) – Cardio / Smartpulse A-fib
Locations: Atlanta, Georgia | Pennsylvania | Texas | Los Angeles, California | Florida
Work Mode: Remote
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Requisition ID: JR145234


About ICON plc

ICON plc is a leading global Clinical Research Organization (CRO) specializing in healthcare intelligence, medical device research, pharmaceutical development, and innovative clinical trial solutions. The company collaborates with biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device organizations worldwide to accelerate clinical development and improve patient outcomes.

ICON offers strong career growth opportunities in:

  • Clinical Operations
  • Medical Device Trials
  • Cardiology Research
  • Oncology Studies
  • Pharmacovigilance
  • Regulatory Affairs
  • Clinical Monitoring

Job Overview

ICON plc is hiring a Senior Clinical Research Associate (Senior CRA) to support a cardiovascular/electrophysiology medical device study focused on Atrial Fibrillation (A-fib).

The selected candidate will oversee clinical trial monitoring activities, ensure protocol compliance, maintain patient safety, and support successful execution of cardiovascular clinical research studies.

This role is ideal for experienced CRAs with expertise in:

  • Cardiovascular clinical trials
  • Electrophysiology studies
  • Medical device monitoring
  • Cardiology pharmaceutical trials

Experience Required

Mandatory Experience

  • Minimum 3 years of clinical trial monitoring experience

Preferred Experience

  • Cardiovascular medical device monitoring experience
  • Electrophysiology clinical trial monitoring
  • Cardiology pharmaceutical monitoring experience

Freshers Eligibility

  • Freshers are NOT eligible
  • Prior CRA monitoring experience is mandatory

Educational Qualification

Required Degree

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in:

  • Life Sciences
  • Biological Sciences
  • Physical Sciences
  • Nursing
  • Healthcare-related discipline

Therapeutic Area

Specialization

  • Cardiology
  • Electrophysiology
  • Atrial Fibrillation (A-fib)
  • Cardiovascular Medical Devices

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Trial Monitoring

  • Monitor cardiovascular/electrophysiology clinical trial sites
  • Ensure:
    • Protocol compliance
    • Data integrity
    • Patient safety
    • Regulatory adherence

Site Management

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with:
    • Investigators
    • Site coordinators
    • Study teams
    • Sponsors

Regulatory Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with:
    • FDA regulations
    • ICH-GCP guidelines
    • SOPs
    • Clinical trial standards

Risk Management

  • Identify site risks and operational issues
  • Implement corrective and preventive actions promptly

Clinical Documentation

  • Prepare accurate monitoring reports
  • Maintain detailed trial documentation and compliance records

Communication & Coordination

  • Support seamless communication between:
    • Clinical sites
    • Internal study teams
    • Sponsors
  • Coordinate monitoring plans and site activities effectively

Required Skills

Clinical Research Skills

  • Clinical Trial Monitoring
  • Cardiovascular Clinical Research
  • Electrophysiology Studies
  • Medical Device Monitoring
  • Site Management
  • Patient Safety Monitoring
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • FDA & ICH-GCP Knowledge

Technical Skills

  • CTMS
  • eTMF Systems
  • Clinical Trial Documentation
  • Data Review & Query Resolution

Soft Skills

  • Communication Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Team Collaboration

Travel Requirement

  • Up to 65% regional travel required
  • Candidates should be located near a major U.S. airport

Who Should Apply

This opportunity is suitable for:

  • Senior Clinical Research Associates
  • CRA II Professionals
  • Cardiovascular CRAs
  • Electrophysiology Clinical Monitors
  • Medical Device CRA Professionals
  • Clinical Operations Specialists
  • CRO Monitoring Professionals