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Senior Clinical Research Associate (Senior Cra) – Early-Phase Oncology

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ICON
4-6 years
Not Disclosed
Downers Grove, Houston, United States
2 May 7, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Environment, Experiments Design, Health And Safety (Ehs), Laboratory Equipment, Manufacturing Process, Materials Science, Process Simulation, Sop (Standard Operating Procedure), Technical Writing, Wat, GCP guidelines, gmp knowledge, HSE Knowledge , Logistics and Transportation Management, Master Data, Operational Excellence, Sap Erp, supply chain management, Supply Planning, Warehouse Management, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill

Senior Clinical Research Associate (Senior CRA) – Early-Phase Oncology

Company: ICON plc
Job Title: Senior CRA – Emerging Oncology Biotech
Location: Downers Grove, Illinois / Houston, Texas – USA
Work Mode: Remote / Home-Based (Central U.S.)
Job Type: Full-Time
Reference ID: JR150859
Salary Range: $110,520 – $138,150 per year


Job Overview

ICON plc is hiring a Senior Clinical Research Associate (Senior CRA) for an early-phase oncology biotech program. This role focuses on monitoring Phase I oncology clinical trials, ensuring protocol compliance, supporting investigational sites, and maintaining high-quality clinical operations standards.

The position is ideal for experienced oncology CRAs with expertise in:

  • Early-phase oncology studies
  • Site monitoring
  • Clinical trial management
  • GCP compliance
  • Oncology clinical operations

Experience Required

Mandatory Experience

  • Extensive experience as a Clinical Research Associate (CRA)
  • Hands-on experience in:
    • Phase I Oncology Trials
    • Clinical site monitoring
    • Oncology clinical operations

Estimated Experience Level

Typically suitable for candidates with:

  • 4–6+ years of CRA experience
  • Strong oncology monitoring background

Freshers Eligibility

  • Freshers are NOT eligible
  • This is a senior-level oncology monitoring role

Educational Qualification

Required Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in:

  • Life Sciences
  • Pharmacy
  • Nursing
  • Healthcare
  • Clinical Research
  • Related scientific discipline

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Trial Monitoring

  • Monitor oncology clinical trial sites to ensure:
    • Protocol adherence
    • Regulatory compliance
    • GCP compliance
    • Data integrity
  • Conduct on-site and remote monitoring visits

Site Management

  • Evaluate site performance and operational quality
  • Resolve monitoring and site-related issues
  • Support successful study execution and compliance

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Coordinate with:
    • Clinical Operations teams
    • Data Management
    • Medical teams
    • Sponsors
    • Investigators
  • Ensure accurate and timely data reporting

Training & Mentorship

  • Train and guide:
    • Site staff
    • Junior CRAs
  • Promote quality and compliance standards across sites

Stakeholder Relationship Management

  • Build strong working relationships with:
    • Investigators
    • Site personnel
    • Sponsors
    • Internal stakeholders

Travel Requirement

  • Approximately 60% travel required