Study Start Up Associate
ICON plc · Johannesburg, Gauteng
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- Your role will involve delivering site start-up and activation work to a high standard, working closely with your team and stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include
- Preparation and submission of regulatory documents, such as clinical trial applications and ethics committee submissions.
- Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to obtain necessary approvals and authorizations for study initiation.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of regulatory submissions and approvals.
- Supporting study teams in the development of study documents, including protocols, informed consent forms, and investigator brochures.
- Participating in study start-up meetings and providing input on regulatory requirements and timelines.
Your Profile
- You will bring relevant site start-up and activation experience, along with the following qualifications and skills
Required qualifications and experience
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience within Study Start-Up / Site Activation in a clinical research environment.
- Proven experience independently completing CTF 1, CTF 2 and CTF 3 submissions from start to finish.
- Experience preparing, reviewing, coordinating and submitting all required documentation across the CTF submission stages.
- Strong understanding of regulatory and documentation requirements associated with clinical trial start-up and site activation.
- Experience coordinating with sites, Ethics Committees/IRBs, Regulatory Authorities and internal study teams, as applicable.
- Ability to independently manage multiple studies, sites, submission requirements, timelines and follow-up activities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Willingness to work from the office 2–3 days per week .
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