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Senior Clinical Research Associate

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$110K - $138K/yr

Senior Clinical Research Associate - Oncology - Los Angeles, CA ICON is a global healthcare ... This Sr. CRA role will support the client's Oncology clinical trials to ensure data integrity ...

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AspectClinical Support AssociateMedical Assistant
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require certificationHigh school diploma or equivalent; certification preferred
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, outpatient facilitiesDoctor's offices, clinics, outpatient settings
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting with patient prep, clerical tasks, basic clinical proceduresPatient intake, vital signs, assisting with exams, administrative duties

Both roles support healthcare teams but differ slightly in responsibilities and settings. Clinical Support Associates often focus on clinical tasks and patient prep, while Medical Assistants handle both clinical and administrative duties primarily in outpatient clinics. Understanding these differences can help you choose the right career path or job search focus.

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Clinical Support Associates are healthcare professionals who assist medical staff in hospitals, clinics, or other healthcare settings. Their responsibilities typically include supporting nurses and doctors with patient care tasks, preparing examination rooms, taking vital signs, and maintaining medical records. They play a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations and improving patient experiences. Clinical Support Associates often serve as a liaison between patients and medical staff, helping to address patient needs and concerns. Training requirements may vary, but most positions require a high school diploma and on-the-job training.

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To thrive as a Clinical Support Associate, you need a solid understanding of medical terminology, patient care protocols, and a high school diploma or equivalent, often supplemented by healthcare experience or certification such as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, office software, and basic medical equipment is typically required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are key soft skills that enhance performance in this role. These skills and qualities are important to ensure accurate patient data management, smooth clinical operations, and positive patient experiences.

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Clinical Support Associates often juggle a variety of responsibilities, from managing patient records and scheduling appointments to assisting with direct patient care. One common challenge is efficiently prioritizing tasks during busy periods, especially when urgent patient needs arise alongside administrative deadlines. Maintaining strong organizational skills and clear communication with clinical teams can help manage these competing demands. Many clinics provide training and encourage teamwork to ensure that both administrative and patient care duties are met without compromising service quality.

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Senior Clinical Research Associate

Icon plc

Los Angeles, CA • Hybrid

$110K - $138K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Senior Clinical Research Associate - Oncology - Los Angeles, CA

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.


The Sr. Clinical Research Associate (Sr. CRA) willbe responsible forperforming investigative site management and monitoring activities throughout the clinical trial lifecycle. This Sr. CRA role will support the client's Oncology clinical trials to ensure data integrity, subject safety, andinspectionreadiness at the clinical investigative sites.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform site management activities to support the client's Oncology site success andmaintaina continuous state of inspection readiness

  • Act as the primary contact andfacilitateefficient communications between the the client's clinical trial team and the sites

  • Perform remote and on-site monitoring/co-monitoring visits (Site Qualification Visits, Site Initiation Visits, Interim Monitoring Visits and Close-Out Visits) to ensure data integrity and subject safety in the client's trials

  • May perform oversight activities to assess monitoring quality and train/mentor less experienced CRAs

  • Promptly document monitoring activities andsubmit/approve visit reports

  • Manage site essential document collection and TMF reconciliation with site files

  • Support sites with local Institutional Review Board (IRB)/Ethics Committee (EC) submissions and confirm approvals

  • Regularly review site Key Risk Indicator (KRI) metrics,issuesand action items to detect trends and ensure prompt resolution

  • Independentlydetermineroot causes and develop/implement site Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA) plans

  • Deliver training to ensure sitescomply withthe protocol, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practices (GCPs)and regulations

  • Support sites and the client's regulatory inspections

  • Contribute to site identification; drive site feasibility and qualification progress; and support site activation activities

  • Lead site engagement initiatives and foster relationships with key Oncology sites and networks

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (scientific field preferred)

  • 5+ yearsmonitoringclinical trials independently conducting on-site and remote monitoring visits. Atleast 2 years monitoring solid tumor clinical trials.

  • 1+ years early development trial experience

  • Solidtumorclinical trial experience is required

  • Experience utilizing Veeva systems is highly preferred

  • Demonstrated experience developing/maintainingsite relationships and securing compliance

  • ExpertiseinGxPsand Oncology monitoring techniques (including Risk-Based Monitoring) and terminology

  • Experience collaborating with sites frominitialengagement through close-out phases

  • Experience activating sites

  • Experience training site staff

  • Experience supporting sites and/or sponsors in regulatory inspections

  • Experience working within a Functional Services (or in-house) monitoring model is preferred

  • Willing to travel up to 50%


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 requesthere.

Salary Range

$110,520.00-$138,150.00

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