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New · posted Nov 1

ICON · Pharmaceuticals

Clinical Research Associate - SOAR

  • Remote, US
  • Remote
  • Full-time
  • Associate & Specialist
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EmploymentFull-time
DeadlineOpen until filled

The role

Clinical Research Associate (Start-Up) - Cross Therapeutic Area - Nashville, TN

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.

What do you need to have?

  • Have a minimum of a B.S., R.N., or equivalent degree, preferably in Biological Sciences
  • Preferred location is Nashville, TN ; near a major airport. TN/KY near major hub acceptable.
  • Must have 2 -3 years’ experience in monitoring pharmaceutical industry clinical trials
  • Have a minimum of 1-3 years' experience monitoring cross therapeutic area clinical trials
  • Analytical/risk-based monitoring experience is an asset
  • Ability to actively drive patient recruitment strategies at assigned sites
  • Ability to partner closely with investigator and site staff to meet all of our study timelines
  • Ability to operate and use various systems and databases (e.g. CTMS, EDC, eTMF, various dashboards/metrics, IWRS, safety reporting).
  • Possess strong communication and influencing skills to effectively manage study sites both remotely and face to face.  Strong team member and self-starter with the ability to work independently.
  • Have an in-depth knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, ICH guidelines and local regulatory requirements.
  • To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

What you need

What you'll do

What will you be doing?

  • Works on multiple trials within the Cross Therapeutic areas - Start up focus
  • Collaborate with country operations teams to identify, select, and activate clinical trial sites in accordance with project timelines and requirements.
  • Perform Site Qualification Visits (SQVs) to assess the eligibility of sites for participation in specific clinical studies.
  • Build strong relationships with site personnel to facilitate a smooth onboarding process.
  • Ensure that all activities adhere to ICH-GCP guidelines, local regulatory standards, and internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Coordinate with the country operations team to collect essential documents (such as regulatory approvals and contracts) to enable timely site activation.
  • Act as the main point of contact for sites, study teams, and external stakeholders throughout the start-up process.
  • Work closely with the country operations team to manage investigator contracts, regulatory documents, and site-specific start-up activities.
  • Provide regular status updates to both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with important project milestones.
  • Monitor, report on, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to site selection and start-up timelines.
  • Proactively identify and address any issues that may delay study initiation or affect trial deliverables.
  • Maintain precise documentation to ensure readiness for inspections.
  • Support sites during the activation phase until they achieve “Green Light” status for site opening.
  • Facilitate coordination with site staff to ensure all pre-study requirements, including contracts, budgets, and essential documentation, are met.
  • Possibly assist in audit and inspection preparations to guarantee compliance with regulatory and ethical standards.

Pay and benefits

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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.

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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.

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Job intelligence

The context around this role

Live data · November 3, 2026

Salary intelligence

How the pay compares

Associate & Specialist roles in the US62 roles publishing pay

Middle half $92,750 to $126,125, median $103,250
Annual base pay
Annual base payLowMedianHigh
All US$92,750$103,250$126,125

Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Clinical Research roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 3, 2026. Nothing is estimated.

Career trajectory

Where this role sits in Clinical Research

The general path across 210 open Clinical Research roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not ICON's own promotion track.

  1. This role

    Associate & Specialist

    Often: Clinical Research Associate · Clinical Research Coordinator

    $103K median113 open
  2. Next step

    Senior & Principal

    Often: Senior Clinical Research Associate · Sr. CRA

    $125K median92 open
  3. Later

    Manager

    Often: Associate Clinical Research Manager · Senior Clinical Research Manager

  4. Later

    Director

    Often: Associate Director, Site Monitoring · Director, Clinical Trial Liaison

Skills DNA

What this role leans on

How many of the posting's 30 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.

GMP and compliance: 4 linesLab testing and methods: 2 linesDocumentation and SOPs: 6 linesInvestigations and CAPA: 2 linesValidation and qualification: 1 lineData and digital systems: 1 lineClinical trial conduct: 10 linesCollaboration and leadership: 7 linesGMPLab testingDocumentationInvestigationsValidationData systemsClinical trialsTeamwork
  • Clinical trial conduct10
  • Collaboration and leadership7
  • Documentation and SOPs6
  • GMP and compliance4
  • Lab testing and methods2
  • Investigations and CAPA2
  • Validation and qualification1
  • Data and digital systems1

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By discipline

  • Clinical112 92%
  • Quality7 6%
  • Regulatory3 2%

By level

  • Associate & Specialist54 44%
  • Senior & Principal49 40%
  • Manager16 13%
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