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Senior Cra

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ICON
5+ years
preferred by company
Bangalore , India
10 Feb. 12, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Senior Clinical Research Associate (Senior CRA)
Location: Bangalore and Mumbai, India
Work Model: Office with Flex
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job ID: JR144117
Application Deadline: February 20, 2026
Company: ICON plc

ThePharmaDaily.com is featuring a high-impact opportunity for a Senior Clinical Research Associate (Senior CRA) with ICON plc, a globally recognized Clinical Research Organization (CRO) delivering healthcare intelligence and end-to-end clinical development solutions. This role is suited for experienced clinical monitoring professionals with strong expertise in site management, regulatory compliance, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

Job Overview

The Senior CRA is responsible for overseeing and managing clinical trial site activities to ensure studies are conducted in accordance with approved protocols, ICH-GCP guidelines, sponsor requirements, and applicable regulatory standards. This position plays a critical role in safeguarding patient safety, ensuring data integrity, and maintaining inspection readiness throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct on-site monitoring visits to ensure compliance with study protocols, GCP, and regulatory requirements

  • Perform site qualification, initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out visits

  • Evaluate site performance, identify risks, and implement corrective and preventive actions

  • Ensure accurate and timely data collection, source data verification (SDV), and documentation review

  • Maintain strong collaboration with Clinical Trial Managers, Data Management, Regulatory Affairs, and other cross-functional teams

  • Provide training and ongoing support to investigative site staff

  • Ensure proper reporting of adverse events and protocol deviations

  • Maintain complete and audit-ready Trial Master File (TMF) documentation

  • Build and sustain effective relationships with investigators, site coordinators, and stakeholders

Required Qualifications and Experience

  • Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Medicine, or related field preferred

  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in on-site clinical trial monitoring as a CRA

  • Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and clinical trial processes

  • Proven ability to manage multiple sites and therapeutic area studies simultaneously

  • Experience in monitoring practices, data integrity review, and site management

  • Proficiency in clinical trial management systems (CTMS), EDC systems, and related tools

  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to travel up to 60% (domestic and international travel required)

  • Valid driver’s license required

Core Competencies

  • Clinical site monitoring and oversight

  • Risk-based monitoring and compliance management

  • Patient safety and data quality assurance

  • Stakeholder communication and relationship management

  • Audit and inspection readiness

Compensation and Benefits

ICON offers a competitive salary package aligned with industry benchmarks, along with performance-based incentives. Employees benefit from comprehensive country-specific benefits focused on well-being and work-life balance, which may include:

  • Annual leave entitlements

  • Health insurance coverage

  • Retirement planning programs

  • Life assurance

  • Global Employee Assistance Programme (TELUS Health)

  • Flexible optional benefits such as wellness initiatives and subsidized services

Equal Opportunity Statement

ICON is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace. All qualified applicants will receive equal employment consideration without discrimination based on protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available during the recruitment and employment process where required.