CRA II / Senior CRA - Biotech

Senior CRA, Paris or Lyon, Remote or Hybrid

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.

Clinical Research Associate II (CRA II) / Senior Clinical Research Associate (SCRA) | Paris or Lyon | Hybrid or Remote

Join ICON Biotech and contribute to the advancement of innovative medicines within a dynamic and growing sector. You'll support global biotech clients across a diverse portfolio of studies, working alongside experienced teams dedicated to delivering high-quality clinical research.

This role requires candidates to be based in the Paris or Lyon area and offers the flexibility to work remotely or in a hybrid office-based model.

What You Will Do

• Independently monitor Phase I-III clinical trials in compliance with ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct site qualification, initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out visits.
• Manage study documentation, regulatory submissions, and ethics committee/IRB approvals.
• Ensure protocol compliance, data integrity, and patient safety throughout the study lifecycle.
• Build strong relationships with investigators and site staff to support successful study delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional study teams to ensure high-quality data collection and timely reporting.
• Support issue resolution and drive study milestones to meet sponsor expectations.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced CRAs when required.
• Ensure study cost efficiency and proactive risk management.
• Manage clinical studies across multiple therapeutic areas including; Oncology (Solid Tumors, Hematology & CAR-T), Neurology, Psychiatry, Cardiology, Dermatology, and NASH.

What We're Looking For

• Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Medicine, or a related field.
• Significant experience as a Clinical Research Associate within a CRO or pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial processes, ICH-GCP, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to independently manage multiple sites and priorities.
• Expertise in site management, monitoring activities, and clinical trial systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent French and English.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a solutions-focused mindset.

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.

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About Us

ICON is an award-winning workplace that enables you to make a difference to patients’ lives by being part of a world-class clinical research organisation that helps deliver new medicines & medical devices that are benefitting patients worldwide. You are also part of a diverse company that cares about our world and is dedicated to conducting business more sustainably and supporting the communities in which we live.

If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a great environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.