ICON 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
As a Study Support Assistant , you’ll play an important role in helping our clinical studies get up and running efficiently. This is an ideal position for someone looking to begin a career in clinical research, offering hands-on experience in a global organisation and the chance to learn from experts in the field.
Your main responsibilities will include:
Supporting Study Start-Up activities by tracking, filing, collating and verifying submission documentation for Ethics Committees (EC), Regulatory Authorities (CA), and other relevant bodies
Assisting with translation and coordination of submission documents
Updating and maintaining tracking systems to ensure accurate study progress records
Assisting in the setup, maintenance, and quality review of the Trial Master File (TMF) to ensure completeness and inspection readiness
Helping set up and maintain electronic filing systems and study documentation
Coordinating and attending team meetings, preparing presentations and materials when required
Assisting with payments to regulatory or ethics bodies as needed
Ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP, ICON Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and study requirements
What You Need
A Bachelor diploma (or local equivalent) is required; a background in research or healthcare is an advantage but not essential
Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills in English
A proactive attitude with the ability to collaborate and support multiple team members
Good computer literacy and willingness to learn ICON systems, including CTMS and TMF tools
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What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.
Our benefits examples include:
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.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
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, color, 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 or submit a request here.
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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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.
