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Clinical Research Associate

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Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland, GBR
Junior
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Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland, GBR
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Conduct clinical trial site qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits. Ensure protocol compliance, data integrity, and patient safety; collaborate with investigators and site staff; review data and resolve queries; and contribute to study documentation, protocols, and clinical study reports. The role requires approximately 60% travel across Scotland and Northern UK.
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Clinical Research Associate - Scotland / Northern UK

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.


As a CRA II at ICON, you will design and analyse clinical trials, interpreting complex medical data, and contribute to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies.


What You Will Do:

You will contribute to clinical trial monitoring activities, taking responsibility for your deliverables and working collaboratively.
Key responsibilities include:

  • Conducting site qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits for clinical trials.
  • Ensuring protocol compliance, data integrity, and patient safety throughout the trial process.
  • Collaborating with investigators and site staff to facilitate smooth study conduct.
  • Performing data review and resolution of queries to maintain high-quality clinical data.
  • Contributing to the preparation and review of study documentation, including protocols and clinical study reports

Your Profile:

You will bring relevant clinical trial monitoring experience, along with the following qualifications and skills.
Required qualifications and experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific or healthcare-related field.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate.
  • In-depth knowledge of clinical trial processes, regulations, and ICH-GCP guidelines.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Willingness to travel as required (approximately 60%)

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

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