

New · posted Nov 11
ICON · Medical Devices
Senior Clinical Research Associate
- Long Beach, CA
- On-site
- Full-time
- Senior & Principal
The role
Senior Clinical Research Associate - Medical Device Cardio - 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.
Senior Clinical Research Associate - Cardio (Smartpulse A-fib) - All Regions
To support 1study in the cardiovascular/electrophysiology medical device space. Indication is A-fib.
- The ideal candidate will have cardiovascular medical device monitoring experience- however, complex experience in cardiovascular/electrophysiology pharma monitoring and/or Coordinator/Nursing experience will be considered.
3 years of monitoring experience required.
A bachelor’s degree is required, preferably a Bachelor of Science Degree in Life Science, Physical Science, Nursing or Biological Science.
Candidates must have/ be:
- In-depth knowledge of FDA regulations and ICH/GCP guidelines.
- Strong problem-solving skills to mitigate risks and identify issues at sites and implement effective solutions promptly.
- Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with site personnel, investigators, and internal teams.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
- Ability to tailor communication style to the needs and preferences of different stakeholders, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- A well-executed plan for communication with the study teams and sites.
- Well-versed in clinical trial management. They are rigorous, detail-oriented, and precise in their reports.
- Located in the West region in the US near a major airport. Ability to cover up to 65% regional travel.
Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
What you need
Pay and benefits
$110,520 – $138,150 a year
Employer provided$110,520.00-$138,150.00
Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply
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
Long Beach, CAOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
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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 11, 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
Senior & Principal roles in California15 roles publishing pay
Senior & Principal roles in the US64 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $110,520 | — | $138,150 |
| California (middle half) | $124,500 | $124,500 | $127,500 |
| All US (middle half) | $115,250 | $124,500 | $126,125 |
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 11, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Clinical Research
The general path across 247 open Clinical Research roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not ICON's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 19 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Collaboration and leadership5
- Clinical trial conduct4
- GMP and compliance1
- Lab testing and methods1
- Documentation and SOPs1
- Investigations and CAPA1
Regulatory intelligence
The rules, regulations and standards behind this role
The regulations, guidance and standards that govern Clinical Research work in medical devices, 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
- ISOISO 14155(official source, opens in a new tab)Good clinical practice for clinical investigations of medical devices
- FDA21 CFR Part 812(official source, opens in a new tab)Investigational device exemptions for clinical studies of devices
- 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 MDR (Regulation 2017/745)(official source, opens in a new tab)The EU Medical Device Regulation: CE marking, technical documentation, vigilance
- EUMDCG guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)The Medical Device Coordination Group's endorsed guidance on applying the MDR and IVDR
- 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
- ISOISO 14971(official source, opens in a new tab)Application of risk management to medical devices
- FDA21 CFR Part 803(official source, opens in a new tab)Medical device reporting of deaths, serious injuries and malfunctions
- FDAFDA Q-Submission Program(official source, opens in a new tab)Pre-Submissions and meetings with FDA on device submissions
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