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.
As a Clinical Research Nurse I at ICON, you will support the execution of clinical trials, ensuring adherence to protocol requirements, and provide compassionate patient care throughout the research process.
Location: 100% on-site San Antonio TX 78232
Job type: PRN/As Needed
Desired shift/availability: Minimum 4 days/week (6:30 AM-4 PM)
What You Will Do: Your role will involve delivering clinical research operations work to a high standard, working closely with your team and stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting in the planning, implementation, and coordination of clinical research activities in accordance with study protocols, regulatory guidelines, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Conducting patient assessments, administering study treatments, and performing clinical procedures as required by the research protocol, while ensuring patient safety and compliance with ethical standards.
- Collecting, recording, and maintaining accurate and complete data documentation, including medical histories, vital signs, adverse events, and laboratory results, in electronic case report forms (eCRFs) and study databases.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including investigators, study coordinators, and regulatory staff, to ensure efficient study conduct, participant recruitment, and retention throughout the duration of the trial.
- Providing education and counseling to study participants and their families regarding study procedures, treatment regimens, and informed consent, while addressing any questions or concerns that may arise during the course of the study.
Your Profile:
Required qualifications and experience:
- Must hold a current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in a research or academic healthcare setting, with exposure to clinical trial operations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills, with the ability to recognize and respond to changes in patient status and communicate effectively with healthcare professionals and study investigators.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements governing clinical research, including the International Council for Harmonization (ICH) guidelines and local regulatory requirements, with a commitment to upholding ethical standards and patient confidentiality.
- Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems, clinical documentation, and data entry, with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in recording patient information and study data.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment, while prioritizing competing demands and meeting project deadlines.
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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Skills Required
- Current and valid Registered Nurse license in Texas
- 1–2 years of clinical nursing experience
- Clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Ability to recognize and respond to changes in patient status
- Effective communication with healthcare professionals and study investigators
- Knowledge of clinical research regulatory requirements, including ICH guidelines and local regulations
- Commitment to ethical standards and patient confidentiality
- Proficiency with EMR systems, clinical documentation, and data entry
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in recording patient and study data
- Interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment
- Ability to prioritize competing demands and meet project deadlines
- Experience in clinical research or an academic healthcare setting
- Exposure to clinical trial operations and GCP guidelines
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off and flexibility provisions are positioned as a meaningful part of the total package, including vacation/annual leave and flexible work scheduling. Flexibility is sometimes cited as helping offset long hours in certain roles.
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Retirement Support — Retirement and savings support is presented as a core component of the benefits package, including offerings such as pension arrangements in some locations and a U.S. 401(k) plan with company match. Financial planning resources are also emphasized as part of broader security benefits.
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What We Do
Since our foundation in Dublin, Ireland in 1990, our mission has been to help our clients to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. We do this by delivering best in class information, solutions and performance, with an unyielding focus on quality at all times. We offer a full range of consulting, development and commercialisation services from a global network of offices in 53 countries. We focus our innovation on the factors that are critical to our clients – reducing time to market, reducing cost, and increasing quality – and our global team of experts has extensive experience in a broad range of therapeutic areas.
