- Experience
- 1–2 yrs
- Salary
- —
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- BS/BA degree
- Eligibility
- Applicants with a BS/BA degree or healthcare-related degree and early clinical operations exposure are encouraged to apply. The company also welcomes candidates who may not meet every listed requirement. Current ICON employees should follow the internal application process.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Job description
Role Overview
ICON plc is seeking a Clinical Trial Associate for the Alnylam program in the United States. This role supports clinical study execution from start-up through closeout by helping the team stay organized, compliant, and on schedule.
Key Duties
- Maintain and update tracking tools and systems that help manage the full lifecycle of a clinical study.
- Help create and refine study management materials, monitoring tools, manuals, training content, and presentations.
- Arrange team meetings and prepare agendas, minutes, and action-item follow-ups.
- Set up and keep study files and shared workspaces organized according to study needs.
- Coordinate study training and monitor completion.
- Track study samples and supplies and coordinate with vendors when necessary.
- Support the Study Management team on assigned projects.
- Communicate with study team members, flag issues, and help resolve study-related concerns.
- Carry out routine quality reviews of trial documents to confirm they are complete and accurate.
- Support timely, complete, and compliant filing and archiving in the TMF.
- Take part in company, department, project, and Investigator Meetings.
- May contribute to basic financial and budget tracking for the trial.
Candidate Profile
The ideal applicant has a BS/BA degree or a degree in a healthcare-related field, plus some exposure to clinical operations. Typical experience is 1+ year in a sponsor company or about 2 years in a CRO setting. The role calls for a working understanding of drug development, clinical operations, and the clinical trial process, along with awareness of ICH-GCP and applicable federal regulations.
Skills and Working Style
Strong written and verbal communication, excellent organization, and good interpersonal skills are essential. The position also requires careful attention to detail, the ability to juggle competing priorities, a high sense of urgency, and comfort escalating issues when needed to protect timelines. Experience with eTMF systems, essential document filing, MS Office tools, and project tracking software is expected at a foundational level.
Benefits and Employer Information
ICON describes itself as a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization focused on innovation, excellence, and inclusion. The company offers competitive compensation and a benefits package that may vary by country, with an emphasis on wellbeing and work-life balance. Examples include annual leave, health insurance options, retirement planning support, employee assistance services, life assurance, and country-specific perks such as childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, and health assessments.
Equal Opportunity and Accommodation
ICON states that it is committed to an inclusive and accessible workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Qualified candidates are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or disability may request support during the application process or to perform job duties. The company also encourages candidates to apply even if they do not meet every requirement.
Additional Notes
Current ICON employees should use the internal application process for this position.