Principal CRA

About the Company

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence.

Home-based Principal/Lead CRA based in Bangkok.

About the Role

As a Principal CRA at ICON, you will oversee and manage clinical trial sites, ensuring studies are conducted in accordance with regulatory requirements, study protocols, and company standards. Your focus will be on coordinating clinical trial monitoring delivery, resolving issues, and developing team capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead site management activities, including site selection, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits, ensuring compliance with study protocols and regulatory guidelines.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clinical sites, address site queries, and resolve issues to maintain site engagement and performance.
• Ensure the integrity of clinical data by conducting thorough source data verification, reviewing site records, and monitoring for protocol deviations.
• Mentor and provide guidance to CRAs, contributing to their professional development and supporting consistent application of best practices across studies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including clinical project managers, data managers, and biostatisticians, to ensure the successful execution of clinical trials.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Global SIT principal or lead CRA experience including MVR report review.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field.
• Extensive experience as a Clinical Research Associate within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO industry, with a proven track record of managing complex clinical trials.
• In-depth knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines, regulatory requirements, and clinical trial processes.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to manage and motivate CRAs and site staff effectively.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to managing site performance and resolving issues.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a range of country-specific benefits focused on well-being and work–life balance.
• Various annual leave entitlements.
• A range of health insurance offerings for you and your family.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme (LifeWorks) offering 24-hour access to support.
• Life assurance and flexible optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, gym discounts, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, and more.

Additional Information

ICON is committed to inclusion and providing an accessible, discrimination-free workplace. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process or to perform the essential functions of the role due to a medical condition or disability, please notify ICON. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration.