Clinical Research Job at ICON plc in France
Looking to grow your career as a Clinical Research Associate in France? ICON plc is hiring a CRA I (Clinical Research Associate I) for its Large Pharma division in Paris and Lyon. This hybrid opportunity allows professionals to work on global Phase II–IV clinical trials while ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP and French regulatory standards. If you have experience in independent monitoring and want exposure to large-scale international studies, this Clinical Research Job at ICON plc Careers in France could be your next big step.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Clinical Research Associate I (CRA I)
- Reference ID: JR142142
- Location: Paris, Lyon, France
- Work Model: Hybrid (Remote/Office + On-site Monitoring)
- Department: Clinical Monitoring – ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
- Industry: Clinical Research / Healthcare Intelligence
- Experience Required: Minimum 12 months of independent on-site monitoring experience
- Trials Phase: Phase II–IV
About the Company:
ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. The company partners with leading pharmaceutical organizations to advance innovative therapies through high-quality clinical research.
Within the Large Pharma division, ICON delivers global-scale clinical trials while maintaining strong site partnerships, patient safety standards, and uncompromising data integrity. The organization fosters an inclusive environment that drives innovation and excellence across all operations.
Educational Requirements for this Job:
- Degree in Life Sciences or a related discipline
- Equivalent relevant experience in clinical research
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct site qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits in this Clinical Research Job at ICON plc Careers
- Perform source data verification (SDV) and ensure data accuracy and completeness
- Maintain essential study documentation
- Support regulatory submissions in this Clinical Research Job
- As a Clinical Research Associate, you should build and maintain strong relationships with investigative sites
- Identify, document, and proactively escalate risks or issues
- Collaborate with cross-functional study teams to meet timelines and quality standards
- Ensure compliance with protocol requirements, ICH-GCP, and French regulatory standards in this Clinical Research Job at ICON
Skills Required:
- Minimum 12 months of independent on-site monitoring experience
- Experience supporting Phase II–IV clinical trials (preferred)
- Strong understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines
- Knowledge of French regulatory requirements
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Fluency in French and English
- Ability to work independently and in collaborative environments
- Willingness to travel nationally
- Valid driver’s license
Benefits of the Clinical Research Job:
- Competitive salary package
- Various annual leave entitlements
- Health insurance options for employees and families
- Competitive retirement planning offerings
- Global Employee Assistance Programme (LifeWorks)
- Life assurance
- Flexible country-specific optional benefits (childcare vouchers, bike schemes, gym discounts, travel passes, health assessments, and more)
- Structured CRA development pathways
- Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
- Exposure to global clinical programs
