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Clinical Research Associate – Oncology & Hematology Trials | Icon Plc

Icon Plc
ICON PLC
2+ years
$91,336 – $114,170 per year
New York, United States
1 May 7, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Remote Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Clinical Research Associate – Oncology & Hematology Trials | ICON plc

Company: ICON plc
Job Title: Clinical Research Associate (CRA) – Oncology
Location: New York City, New York, United States
Work Mode: Remote
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Requisition ID: JR142762
Salary Range: $91,336 – $114,170 per year


About ICON plc

ICON plc is a globally recognized Clinical Research Organization (CRO) providing healthcare intelligence, clinical development, and pharmaceutical research services to biotech, pharmaceutical, and healthcare companies worldwide. The organization supports innovative clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, hematology, cardiology, and rare diseases.

ICON offers strong career opportunities in:

  • Clinical Operations
  • Oncology Research
  • Clinical Monitoring
  • Pharmacovigilance
  • Regulatory Affairs
  • Clinical Data Management

Job Overview

ICON plc is hiring a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) – Oncology for a remote clinical monitoring role based in New York City.

The selected candidate will support oncology and hematology clinical trials by overseeing site monitoring activities, ensuring patient safety, maintaining protocol compliance, and supporting high-quality clinical trial execution.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced oncology CRAs looking to advance their careers in a global CRO environment.


Experience Required

Mandatory Experience

  • Minimum 2+ years of on-site monitoring experience in:
    • Pharmaceutical industry
    • CRO industry

Required Therapeutic Experience

  • Experience in Oncology and Hematology clinical trials is mandatory

Freshers Eligibility

  • Freshers are NOT eligible
  • Prior CRA monitoring experience is required

Educational Qualification

Required Degree

  • Bachelor’s degree in:
    • Life Sciences
    • Pharmacy
    • Biotechnology
    • Nursing
    • Healthcare-related field

OR

  • Qualified Registered Nurse (RN)

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Trial Monitoring

  • Conduct:
    • Site Selection Visits
    • Site Initiation Visits
    • Routine Monitoring Visits
    • Site Close-Out Visits
  • Ensure compliance with:
    • ICH-GCP guidelines
    • SOPs
    • Regulatory requirements

Site & Sponsor Coordination

  • Act as the primary point of contact between:
    • Investigational sites
    • Sponsors
    • Clinical study teams

Patient Safety Oversight

  • Monitor:
    • Adverse Events (AE)
    • Serious Adverse Events (SAE)
    • Product Quality Complaints (PQC)
  • Ensure timely and accurate safety reporting

Clinical Systems & Documentation

  • Maintain accurate records in:
    • CTMS
    • eTMF systems
  • Track site training and compliance documentation

Data Quality Management

  • Resolve data queries and discrepancies
  • Ensure timely and high-quality clinical data entry

Drug Accountability

  • Oversee investigational product:
    • Storage
    • Return
    • Destruction
    • Accountability tracking

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate with:
    • CTAs
    • LTMs
    • CTMs
    • Clinical Operations teams

Required Skills

Clinical Research Skills

  • Oncology Clinical Trial Monitoring
  • Hematology Clinical Research
  • Site Management
  • Clinical Operations
  • Patient Safety Monitoring
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • ICH-GCP Knowledge
  • Drug Accountability

Technical Skills

  • CTMS
  • eTMF
  • Clinical Trial Documentation Systems
  • Clinical Data Review Tools

Soft Skills

  • Communication Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Organizational Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Team Collaboration

Travel Requirement

  • Up to 50% travel required
  • Regional travel for on-site monitoring visits
  • Preference for candidates located near major New York City airport hubs