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Clinical Research Associate II
Location
Argentina
Posted
9 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Clinical Research Associate II
ICON plc
• Conducting site qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits for clinical trials. • Ensuring protocol compliance, data integrity, and patient safety throughout the trial process. • Collaborating with investigators and site staff to facilitate smooth study conduct. • Performing data review and resolution of queries to maintain high-quality clinical data. • Contributing to the preparation and review of study documentation, including protocols and clinical study reports
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific or healthcare-related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate.
- Advanced English level
- In-depth knowledge of clinical trial processes, regulations, and ICH-GCP guidelines.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to travel as required (approximately 60%)
Benefits
- Various annual leave entitlements
- A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
- Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
- Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
- Life assurance
- Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.
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