Clinical Site Associate

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 Clinical Site Associate (CSA) to join our diverse and dynamic team. As an CSA at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in supporting clinical trial operations by ensuring site compliance, documentation accuracy, and readiness for audits and inspections.

This role is initially office-based in Reading (Green Park), UK and will develop into a travelling CRA role upon promotion. In this position, you will gain hands-on experience and build your skills toward a CRA role, working closely with experienced CRAs and clinical trial teams.

What you will be doing

• Provide clinical site support & oversight
• Manage site-level communications
• Coordinate site trainings and systems access
• Support site readiness activities including pre/post site visit tasks
• Follow-up on action items
• Document management, maintaining the Trial Master File (TMF)

Your profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field, such as life sciences or healthcare
• Previous hands-on experience in clinical research (e.g. 6–18 months), ideally within a CRO, sponsor, or hospital setting, with exposure to clinical trial activities such as site coordination, documentation management, or study support
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of ICH-GCP and clinical trial regulations
• Based in the Reading area or commutable
• Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas for this role.

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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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