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CTAICON plc is a world‑leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

Location: Gatwick (homeworking offered, 2-3 days per week)

Working fully embedded within one of our multinational pharmaceutical clients, with the support of ICON right behind you, you’ll be at the heart of our client’s innovation and help drive progress for serious chronic diseases affecting hundreds of millions of people.

• Maintain up to date participating centre’s information (including all contact details, contracts and reports).
• Prepare the Investigator and Sponsor files with essential documents for the initiation of sites participating in clinical studies and assist sponsor staff with maintaining the sponsor files during the life of the study.
• Archive at the end of study in accordance with relevant client’s SOPs, policies and local regulatory requirements.
• Input and oversee sponsor clinical study tracking systems.
• Proactively identify issues and raise them to the client study staff to take necessary corrective action to ensure smooth and rapid progress of studies.
• Assist in the planning, logistics and preparation of local Investigator meetings (travel arrangements, preparation and distribution of study‑related presentation material).
• Manage study materials, non‑IMP and IMP supplies – distribution, ordering, tracking, storage, reconciliation and destruction using an external vendor; details of destruction to be filed.
• Engage in local study meetings during the life of the study to obtain general knowledge about the study.
• Organise study meetings and schedule travel.
• Produce minutes for study‑related meetings.
• Assemble training and study materials.
• Update contact details.
• Maintain study documentation.
• Assist in the preparation of documents and other tasks as required.
• Maintain knowledge of sponsor systems.
• Stay up to date with ICH GCP, client written standards and attend appropriate training.
• Support multiple studies simultaneously and prioritise to meet business needs and ensure delivery of results.
• Communicate and work effectively with senior medical staff, physicians and scientists, mindful of their standing within the medical and/or research community.

• Excellent technical/IT skills.
• Ability to understand the impact of technology on studies and to use and develop computer skills while making appropriate use of sponsor systems/software.
• Knowledge of relevant operational procedures, systems and quality guidelines regarding clinical studies.
• At least 10 months’ experience working as a Clinical Trial Assistant/Associate.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Professional attitude with good customer focus (internal and external).

• Various annual leave entitlements.
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximise savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme and LifeWorks, offering 24‑hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who 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 and other options.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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