Study Start Up Associate II

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations. With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.

What you will be doing:

The Study Start Up Associate performs investigative site recruitment/feasibility, essential document collection and review, clinical status tracking, and in-house site management activities in accordance with the Sponsor protocol, standard operating procedures (SOPs), guidelines and all applicable regulatory requirements. 

• Performs investigator recruitment activities utilizing phone scripts, questionnaires, study site materials and other tools for use in evaluating investigative sites.• Utilizes the Clinical Trial Management System (the CTMS) to ensure investigator recruitment activities are accurately tracked.• Performs essential document collection, review, maintenance and close-out activities, ensuring that sponsor and investigator obligations are being met and are in compliance with applicable local regulatory requirements and ICH/GCP guidelines.• Supports investigators and investigative staff in fulfilling obligations with regard to local submissions according to local regulatory and Institution Review Board (IRB)/Independent Ethics Committee (IEC) requirements.• Performs study tracking via the CTMS or Sponsor designated system to ensure that the study files are current, accurate and complete.• Documents site and Sponsor contact and study interactions in a timely and professional manner.• Assists with resolution of investigational site/data queries.• Provides quality review of the informed consent template.• Follows up with sites for trial invoices and ensures the CTMS is accurately updated to allow the timely processing of Investigator Payments.

Qualifications:

.• Knowledge of local regulatory authority drug research and development regulations required.• Clinical trials support or pharmaceutical industry experience required.

Why ICON?

At ICON, we embrace new perspectives and empower our people to write their own paths forward. We are a culturally diverse company with over 40,000 talented and ambitious people with varied skills, perspectives & backgrounds working together across 40 countries.

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.

ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know.

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

Benefits of Working in ICON:Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know.