Clinical Research Associate
Remote Type: Office or Home
Location: UK, Reading
Time Type: Full time
Posted: 13 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: JR143579

CRA II Late Phase
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.

CRA II (will consider Senior CRA) Late Phase
Home based in the UK

We are seeking a Clinical Research Associate to join ICON Commercialisation & Outcomes (ICO) — our Late Phase business. This is an exciting opportunity to work on post-marketing, real-world, and late phase studies, supporting evidence generation that demonstrates value, safety, and effectiveness in broader patient populations.

As a CRA in our Late Phase team, you will play a critical role in ensuring high-quality delivery across a mix of interventional (IP), observational and medical device studies, in various therapeutic indications, contributing to successful outcomes that shape clinical and commercial strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Monitoring & Oversight
  Conduct on-site and remote monitoring visits across late phase studies, ensuring compliance with protocols, ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and applicable device regulations.
• Late Phase Study Delivery
  Support execution of post-authorisation, observational, and interventional studies, ensuring high-quality data collection and real-world evidence generation.
• Site Performance & Issue Resolution
  Evaluate site performance, identify risks, and implement solutions to ensure studies are delivered on time and to quality standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  Partner with project teams, medical, data management, and commercial stakeholders to ensure efficient study delivery and reporting.
• Training & Mentorship
  Provide guidance and support to site personnel and junior CRAs, maintaining consistency and best practice, where applicable.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  Build strong relationships with investigators and site staff to drive engagement and successful study execution.

Your Profile

• Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or Medicine
• Significant experience as a Clinical Research Associate, ideally within late phase / Phase IV / real-world studies
• Experience across both investigational product (IP) and medical device trials is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and post-marketing study environments
• Proven ability to manage multiple sites and competing priorities
• Expertise in site monitoring, data integrity, and risk-based monitoring approaches
• Proficiency in clinical systems (e.g., CTMS, EDC)
• Willingness to travel across the UK to perform on-site visits
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills

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 via the company portal.