Senior Clinical Research Associate

Senior CRA, Large Pharma, Paris or Lyon Home or Office. 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. We are currently seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate to join our fast-paced, collaborative team within the Large Pharma division. In this role, you’ll support clinical trials for one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, which means working on high-impact studies, accessing strong resources, and contributing to treatments with the potential to reach millions of patients worldwide. This role requires residency in the Paris or Lyon area and can be office or home based. What you will be doing Independently monitor Phase II–IV clinical trials to ensure compliance with ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements Conduct site qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits Manage study documentation, regulatory submissions, and ethics/IRB approvals Collaborate with cross-functional teams and site staff to ensure high-quality data and patient safety Providing training and guidance to site staff and other CRAs to maintain high standards of clinical trial conduct. Ensure study cost efficiency and timely issue resolution Managing clinical studies in France across multiple therapeutic areas including Oncology. Your profile Bachelor's degree in a scientific or healthcare-related field. Extensive experience as a Clinical Research Associate, with a strong understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements within a CROor Pharma environment. Fluency in French and professional proficiency in English In-depth knowledge of clinical trial processes, regulations, and ICH-GCP guidelines. Proven ability to manage multiple sites and projects simultaneously, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Strong organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail. #LI-SC1 #LI-Hybrid #LI-Remote 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