Clinical Trial Associate

About the Organization

ICON plc is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research company focused on advancing clinical development through innovation, quality, and an inclusive work culture.

Role Overview

In this Clinical Trial Associate position, you will help manage and oversee clinical trial sites by supporting protocol compliance, regulatory adherence, and good clinical practice standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Help coordinate site monitoring activities and ensure study protocols are followed, while resolving site-level issues in a timely manner.
• Support the preparation and review of regulatory paperwork so that site operations remain aligned with GCP and other applicable rules.
• Work with teams across functions to keep communication smooth and to provide practical support to trial sites during the full study process.
• Maintain and assess site performance data, prepare reports, and use insights to improve the efficiency of site management.
• Take part in training efforts and assist in mentoring junior colleagues involved in clinical trial operations.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant area such as life sciences, healthcare administration, or clinical research.
• Prior exposure to clinical research, site oversight, or monitoring, with a strong understanding of clinical trial procedures and GCP expectations.
• Strong planning and coordination abilities, with the capacity to manage several priorities and deadlines at once.
• Good analytical thinking and a sharp eye for detail to maintain consistently high-quality work.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, plus the ability to build productive working relationships with site staff and cross-functional partners.
• Willingness to travel as needed, around 25% of the time.

Benefits and Additional Information

ICON highlights a people-first culture that supports strong performance, learning, diversity, and long-term career growth. Compensation is described as competitive, and the organization offers benefits that vary by country and are intended to support wellbeing and work-life balance for employees and their families.

Examples of benefits include annual leave options, health insurance coverage, retirement planning support, a global employee assistance programme with 24-hour access to specialized professionals, life assurance, and optional country-specific benefits such as childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, gym discounts, subsidized travel passes, and health assessments.

The organization also states that it is committed to inclusion, accessibility, and equal employment opportunity, and that it does not tolerate discrimination or harassment. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process or to perform job duties may request support. Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every requirement.