New · posted Nov 1
ICON · Medical Devices
Senior Clinical Research Associate, Medical Device
- Remote, US
- Remote
- Full-time
- Senior & Principal
The role
Senior Clinical Research Associate - Orthopedic Device - Midwest/West Region
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
- 3-5 years of CRA monitoring experience in CRO/pharma environments
- Strong CRA with experience managing complex protocols.
- Medical device experience preferred but not required.
- Orthopedic experience is a plus but not essential.
- Experience in sports medicine, trauma, or related therapeutic areas would be beneficial.
- 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%)
- Limited Canadian travel may be required
Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
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$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
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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
Senior & Principal roles in the US50 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $110,520 | — | $138,150 |
| All US (middle half) | $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.
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Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 24 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Clinical trial conduct10
- 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.
- FDAFDA data integrity guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Data Integrity and Compliance With Drug CGMP: Questions and Answers
- ICHICH E6 good clinical practice(official source, opens in a new tab)The international standard for the conduct of clinical trials
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Company hiring pulse
ICON on Regulatory Jobs
- 106
- Open roles
- 56
- 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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Senior Clinical Research Associate, Medical Device at ICON
Open until filled. $111K–$138K a year, employer provided.