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We are seeking a Clinical Research Associate to join ICON Commercialisation & Outcomes (ICO) — our Late Phase business. This is an exciting opportunity to work on post-marketing, real-world, and late phase studies, supporting evidence generation that demonstrates value, safety, and effectiveness in broader patient populations. As a CRA in our Late Phase team in our Italian team, you will play a critical role in ensuring high-quality delivery across a mix of interventional (IP), observational and medical device studies, in various therapeutic indications, contributing to successful outcomes that shape clinical and commercial strategy.
Job Responsibility:
Site Monitoring & Oversight: Conduct on-site and remote monitoring visits across late phase studies, ensuring compliance with protocols, ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and applicable device regulations
Late Phase Study Delivery: Support execution of post-authorisation, observational, and interventional studies, ensuring high-quality data collection and real-world evidence generation
Site Performance & Issue Resolution: Evaluate site performance, identify risks, and implement solutions to ensure studies are delivered on time and to quality standards
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with project teams, medical, data management, and commercial stakeholders to ensure efficient study delivery and reporting
Training & Mentorship: Provide guidance and support to site personnel and junior CRAs, maintaining consistency and best practice, where applicable
Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with investigators and site staff to drive engagement and successful study execution
Requirements:
Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or Medicine and Certification for monitoring trials
Experience as a Clinical Research Associate, ideally within late phase / Phase IV / real-world studies (1-2 years min)
Experience across both investigational product (IP) and medical device trials is highly desirable
Strong understanding of ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and post-marketing study environments
Proven ability to manage multiple sites and competing priorities
Expertise in site monitoring, data integrity, and risk-based monitoring approaches
Proficiency in clinical systems (e.g., CTMS, EDC)
Willingness to travel across Italy (~6–8 days per month)
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills
Nice to have:
Experience across both investigational product (IP) and medical device trials
What we offer:
Various annual leave entitlements
A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs
Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead
Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being
Life assurance
Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others