New · posted Nov 4
ICON · Pharmaceuticals
Clinical Research Associate
- Chicago, IL +1 more
- On-site
- Full-time
- Associate & Specialist
The role
Clinical Research Associate- Central/Mid-West
At ICON Strategic Solutions, you will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON’s global expertise.
As the world’s largest FSP organisation, with over 90 sponsor partnerships, we offer stability, career development and a collaborative environment where your work contributes to the development of treatments that benefit patients worldwide.
As a CRA I at ICON, you will contribute to our clinical trial operations function, working collaboratively to deliver high-quality outcomes across our clinical programmes.
What you need
You will bring relevant clinical trial monitoring experience, along with the following qualifications and skills.
Required qualifications and experience:
- University degree in medicine, science, or equivalent
- Knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and the expertise to review and evaluate medical data
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
- Good social skills enabling you to deal with queries in a timely manner
- Willingness to travel as required (approximately 60%)
Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
What you'll do
Your role will involve delivering clinical trial monitoring work to a high standard, working closely with your team and stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
- Working independently and actively to coordinate all activities for setting up and monitoring a study, completing accurate study status reports and maintaining study documentation
- Running sponsor generated queries efficiently and taking responsibility for study cost efficiency; you will also participate in the preparation and review of study documentation and feasibility studies for new proposals as required.
- Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, clinical investigators, and site staff.
- Ensure patient safety by ensuring compliance with ICON's procedures, protocols, and regulatory requirements.
Pay and benefits
$91,336 – $114,170 a year
Employer provided$91,336.00-$114,170.00
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Rewards & Benefits
Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
Retirement and pension plans
Life assurance and disability coverage
Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways
ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.
Benefits may include:
Benefits may vary depending on role and location.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
Where you'll work
Chicago, IL +1 moreOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
Also posted for: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky
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Inclusion and Accessibility
ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · November 4, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is level with the US median for Clinical Research roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Associate & Specialist roles in Illinois6 roles publishing pay
Associate & Specialist roles in the US66 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $91,336 | — | $114,170 |
| Illinois (middle half) | $102,500 | $102,500 | $102,500 |
| All US (middle half) | $92,750 | $102,500 | $125,000 |
This role: ICON's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Clinical Research roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 4, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Clinical Research
The general path across 218 open Clinical Research roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not ICON's own promotion track.
Career resources on Clinical Research
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 16 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Clinical trial conduct6
- Collaboration and leadership5
- Documentation and SOPs3
- GMP and compliance2
- Lab testing and methods1
- Investigations and CAPA1
Regulatory intelligence
The rules, regulations and standards behind this role
The regulations, guidance and standards that govern Clinical Research work in pharmaceuticals, led by the one this posting names, each linked to the agency or standards body that publishes it.
- ICHICH E6(R3) good clinical practice(official source, opens in a new tab)The international standard for the design, conduct and reporting of clinical trialsNamed in the posting
- FDA21 CFR Part 312(official source, opens in a new tab)Investigational New Drug applications and sponsor duties in drug trials
- FDA21 CFR Part 50(official source, opens in a new tab)Protection of human subjects: informed consent in FDA-regulated trials
- FDA21 CFR Part 56(official source, opens in a new tab)Institutional review boards for FDA-regulated clinical investigations
- EUEU Clinical Trials Regulation 536/2014(official source, opens in a new tab)How clinical trials of medicines are authorized and run in the EU, through CTIS
- ICHICH E8(R1)(official source, opens in a new tab)General considerations for clinical studies and quality by design in trials
- HHS45 CFR Part 46 (Common Rule)(official source, opens in a new tab)The federal policy for the protection of human research subjects
- NIH42 CFR Part 11(official source, opens in a new tab)Clinical trial registration and results reporting on ClinicalTrials.gov
- FDAFDA Bioresearch Monitoring (BIMO)(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA inspections of clinical investigators, sponsors, IRBs and GLP labs
- FDA21 CFR Part 11(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA rules for electronic records and electronic signatures
- HHSHIPAA Privacy Rule(official source, opens in a new tab)Federal protections for individually identifiable health information
- EUGDPR (Regulation 2016/679)(official source, opens in a new tab)The EU General Data Protection Regulation for personal data, including health data
- ICHICH E9 and E9(R1)(official source, opens in a new tab)Statistical principles for clinical trials and estimands
- FDA21 CFR 314.80 and 600.80(official source, opens in a new tab)Postmarketing reporting of adverse drug and biologic experiences
- ICHICH E2A to E2F(official source, opens in a new tab)Clinical safety data management, expedited reporting and periodic safety reports
- ICHMedDRA(official source, opens in a new tab)The ICH medical terminology for coding adverse events and medical history
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- Regulatory3 2%
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Clinical Research Associate at ICON
Open until filled. $91K–$114K a year, employer provided.