Job Description

Senior Clinical Site Associate Germany

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 Senior Clinical Site Associate at ICON, you will support and coordinate site management activities, acting as a central point of contact for sites and internal teams.

What You Will Do:

You will lead on site management and operations tasks requiring technical depth, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing advanced site support activities, including oversight of essential document collection, review, and maintenance for assigned sites or studies.
• Serving as a key liaison for site staff, addressing queries, coordinating communications, and supporting issue resolution.
• Maintaining accurate site information, status updates, and metrics in clinical trial management systems and trackers.
• Supporting CRAs and project teams with preparation for monitoring visits, meetings, and audit or inspection activities.
• Identifying opportunities to streamline site-related processes and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentoring and providing guidance to Clinical Site Associates, sharing best practices and supporting their development.

Your Profile:

You will have a strong foundation in site management and operations, with the experience to work independently and guide others.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, healthcare, business, or a related field, or equivalent clinical research experience.
• Strong experience in clinical research, site management support, or a similar role within CRO, pharma, or a related environment.
• Good understanding of clinical trial processes, GCP, and site documentation requirements.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple sites and priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-focused approach to supporting sites and internal teams.
• Excellent communication skills in German and English
• Ability to work proactively and independently, with experience supporting or mentoring junior colleagues.
• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 20%)

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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