Clinical Research Associate 1

CRA - In Vitro Diagnostics UK

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients, and suppliers.

As a UK home-based In Vitro Diagnostics CRA at ICON, you will contribute to our clinical trial operations function, working in an enthusiastic, dynamic team.

This is a unique opportunity to move from a lab-based setting into a CRA role, embedded into a blue chip clinical diagnostics project, you will join your colleagues in leading the design, planning, co-ordinating and conducting of all activities involved in initiating, monitoring and completing clinical research studies for in vitro diagnostics.

Responsibilities:

Your role will involve delivering clinical trial monitoring work to a high standard, working closely with your team and stakeholders. Key responsibilities include:

• ensuring studies are conducted according to study protocols, operating procedures, and good clinical practice.
• validating product performance claims
• supplying data for critical Regulatory submissions
• defining the functional and clinical utility of investigation products
• understanding and implementing federal regulations, helping to roll out SOPs in order to ensure that studies are adhering to FDA regulations, GCP, IVD directives and client policy.

Your Profile:

You will bring relevant In Vitro Diagnostics experience, ideally from a laboratory background, along with the following qualifications and skills. Required qualifications and experience:

• University degree in medicine, science, or equivalent
• Practical knowledge of in vitro diagnostics and clinical trial processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English
• Good social skills enabling you to deal with queries in a timely manner
• Willingness to travel as required from your UK base (occasionally internationally)

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include:

• 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

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

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.