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New · posted Nov 1

ICON · Pharmaceuticals

Senior Clinical Research Associate

  • Remote, US
  • Remote
  • Full-time
  • Senior & Principal
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Pay$111K–$138K
EmploymentFull-time
LocationRemote, US
LevelSenior & Principal
FunctionClinical Research
DeadlineOpen until filled

The role

Senior CRA- Phase I Oncology/NY/NJ

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 Senior CRA at ICON Plc, you will oversee and manage clinical trial activities to ensure they are conducted according to protocol, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

What you need

You will have a strong foundation in clinical trial monitoring, with the experience to work independently and guide others.

Required qualifications and experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field
  • Extensive experience as a Clinical Research Associate, with a strong understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple sites and projects simultaneously, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Expertise in monitoring practices, data integrity, and site management, with proficiency in relevant clinical trial software and tools.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and drive compliance within a complex environment.
  • 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.

Skills named in this posting

What you'll do

You will lead on clinical trial monitoring tasks requiring technical depth, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Monitoring clinical trial sites to ensure adherence to study protocols, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
  • Conducting site visits to assess site performance, resolve issues, and provide support to ensure successful trial execution.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate data collection and reporting.
  • Providing training and guidance to site staff and other CRAs to maintain high standards of clinical trial conduct.
  • Building and maintaining effective relationships with site personnel and stakeholders to facilitate smooth trial operations.

Pay and benefits

$110,520 – $138,150 a year

Employer provided
How this compares

$110,520.00-$138,150.00

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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.

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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 1, 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

$110,520 to $138,150 a year

Senior & Principal roles in the US50 roles publishing pay

Middle half $123,750 to $130,500, median $124,500
Annual base pay
Annual base payLowMedianHigh
This role$110,520—$138,150
All US$123,750$124,500$130,500

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 1, 2026. Nothing is estimated.

Career trajectory

Where this role sits in Clinical Research

The general path across 193 open Clinical Research roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not ICON's own promotion track.

  1. One step back

    Associate & Specialist

    Often: Clinical Research Associate · Clinical Research Coordinator

    $110K median102 open

  2. This role

    Senior & Principal

    Often: Senior Clinical Research Associate · Sr. CRA

    $125K median87 open

  3. Next step

    Manager

    Often: Associate Clinical Research Manager · Senior Clinical Research Manager

    2 open

  4. Later

    Director

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

    2 open

Career resources on Clinical Research

Skills DNA

What this role leans on

How many of the posting's 18 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.

GMP and compliance: 2 linesLab testing and methods: 1 lineQuality systems and risk: 1 lineData and digital systems: 1 lineClinical trial conduct: 7 linesCollaboration and leadership: 6 linesGMPLab testingQuality systemsData systemsClinical trialsTeamwork
  • Clinical trial conduct7
  • Collaboration and leadership6
  • GMP and compliance2
  • Lab testing and methods1
  • Quality systems and risk1
  • Data and digital systems1

Regulatory intelligence

The rules behind this role

Frameworks and standards this posting's work falls under, matched from its own words, each linked to the official source.

Company hiring pulse

ICON on Regulatory Jobs

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Open roles
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Distinct roles
30
Locations

By discipline

  • Clinical96 91%
  • Quality7 7%
  • Regulatory3 3%

By level

  • Senior & Principal45 42%
  • Associate & Specialist43 41%
  • Manager15 14%
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