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Experienced Clinical Research Associate, ICON Biotech

ICON plc

Utrecht
Full-time
2-5 years experience
Remote Only

Key Skills

Clinical research
ICH-GCP
Regulatory compliance
Site monitoring
Study documentation
Regulatory submissions
Ethics approval
IRB approval
Data quality
Patient safety
Issue resolution
Communication
Organization
Problem-solving
Dutch language
English language

Job Description

CRA, ICON Biotech, Home based, Netherlands

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.


At ICON plc, we are a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization committed to driving innovation, excellence, and inclusion. Our mission is to advance clinical development and help bring life-changing, innovative treatments to patients worldwide.


Our Biotech division of over 8,000 professionals operates with the agility and mindset of a small to mid-sized biopharma company. We understand the unique pressures biotech organizations face in delivering innovative therapies to market. Through tailored teams and dedicated management, we partner closely with our biotech clients — engaging, collaborating, and sharing accountability to ensure successful clinical trial delivery.


This is a fully remote role based in The Netherlands, with national travel as required.


What You’ll Do:

  • Managing clinical studies in the Netherlands for Small and Medium sized Biotech sponsors, across multiple therapeutic areas.
  • Independently monitor Phase I–III clinical trials to ensure compliance with ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements
  • Conduct site qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits
  • Manage study documentation, regulatory submissions, and ethics/IRB approvals
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and site staff to ensure high-quality data and patient safety
  • Ensure study cost efficiency and timely issue resolution

What You Bring:

  • Life science degree or equivalent
  • 2 years or more experience as a Clinical Research Associate, with an understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements within a CRO or Pharma environment.
  • Knowledge of clinical trial processes and regulatory standards
  • Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency with clinical trial systems and tools
  • Fluency in Dutch and English both Spoken and Written.
  • This is a remote role with willingness to travel across Netherlands
  • Should possess a valid driver’s license.

     

ICON offers comprehensive CRA development programs that provide structured learning pathways appropriate for each role within the CRA function where you can continue your professional development.


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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.


Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.


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.

Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply

Core Responsibilities

Manage clinical studies for biotech sponsors across multiple therapeutic areas while ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP and regulatory standards. Conduct site visits, manage study documentation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality data and patient safety.

Requirements

Requires a life science degree or equivalent and at least 2 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate in a CRO or Pharma environment. Candidates must be fluent in Dutch and English, possess a valid driver's license, and be willing to travel nationally.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary
  • Performance related incentives
  • Medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Retirement and pension plans
  • Life assurance
  • Disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programmes
  • Wellbeing resources
  • Learning and development opportunities

About ICON plc

Industry: Biotechnology Research

Company size: 10,001+ employees

Since our foundation in Dublin, Ireland in 1990, our mission has been to help our clients to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. We do this by delivering best in class information, solutions and performance, with an unyielding focus on quality at all times. We offer a full range of consulting, development and commercialisation services from a global network of offices in 53 countries. We focus our innovation on the factors that are critical to our clients – reducing time to market, reducing cost, and increasing quality – and our global team of experts has extensive experience in a broad range of therapeutic areas.

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