Clinical Research Associate

By Admin ยท Clinical Research & Clinical Operations

SEOUL (KR)REMOTEPOSTED: 8/25/2026
PHARMAFull-time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONICON PLCTechnology
ICON plc

ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES

Core Responsibilities

Perform clinical trial monitoring activities to a high standard across oncology and non-oncology clinical programmes.
Independently coordinate activities required for study setup and ongoing monitoring.
Complete accurate study status reports and maintain essential study documentation.
Run and resolve sponsor-generated queries efficiently and take responsibility for study cost efficiency.
Participate in preparation and review of study documentation and feasibility studies for new proposals as required.
Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, clinical investigators, and clinical site staff.
Support patient safety by ensuring compliance with ICON procedures, clinical trial protocols, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Technical & Clinical Trial Standards

Apply knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines throughout clinical trial monitoring activities.
Review and evaluate medical and clinical trial data appropriately.
Maintain compliance with study protocols, ICON procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Conduct on-site monitoring activities and support study execution in accordance with monitoring expectations.
Bring at least 2 years of SIT/on-site monitoring experience.

Education & Professional Requirements

University degree in medicine, science, or an equivalent discipline.
Relevant clinical trial monitoring experience.
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
Good interpersonal and social skills for handling stakeholder and site queries in a timely manner.
Willingness to travel as required, approximately 60%.
Home-based working arrangement.

Therapeutic Area Expertise

The position covers both oncology and non-oncology clinical research.
Oncology experience is preferred.

Work Environment & Collaboration

Work remotely/home-based while collaborating with ICON Clinical Research Korea teams and study stakeholders.
Build productive relationships with investigators, site personnel, sponsors, and internal stakeholders.
Contribute to high-quality clinical programme delivery and operational efficiency.

Benefits & Total Rewards

Competitive salary appropriate to the local market and role.
Various annual leave entitlements.
Health insurance offerings for employees and their families.
Competitive retirement planning offerings to support long-term savings and financial planning.
Life assurance.
Access to LifeWorks, ICON's Employee Assistance Programme, providing 24-hour access to a global network of more than 80,000 independent specialised professionals for employee and family well-being.
Flexible country-specific optional benefits may include childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, and health assessments.
ICON promotes an inclusive workplace and provides equal consideration for qualified candidates while supporting reasonable accommodations during the application process.

REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS

University degree in medicine or science
Clinical Trial Monitoring
ICH-GCP
Medical Data Review
Clinical Research
On-Site Monitoring
SIT On-Site Monitoring
Clinical Protocol Compliance
Regulatory Compliance
Study Documentation
Clinical Investigator Collaboration
English Communication
Willingness to Travel

COMPENSATION & REWARDS

Salary: Competitive / Disclosed upon candidate shortlisting

ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE

ICON plc is actively hiring for this position.

INDUSTRY: Technology
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