Senior Clinical Research Associate (Unblinded, Sponsor Dedicated)

About the role

ICON Strategic Solutions is hiring a Senior Clinical Research Associate (unblinded, sponsor dedicated) in Athens. Working in a sponsor-dedicated model, you will oversee and manage clinical trial activities so that they are conducted according to protocol, regulatory requirements and industry standards. The role leads on technical clinical trial monitoring tasks with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Perform site qualification, initiation, monitoring and closeout activities as assigned.
• Verify protocol, GCP and regulatory compliance and participant protection.
• Review source data, essential documents and site processes for accuracy and completeness.
• Identify and follow up findings, risks and corrective actions.
• Maintain clear communication with investigators, site staff and study teams.
• Provide technical guidance, peer review or mentoring on complex work within the discipline.

Required profile

• Relevant life sciences, healthcare or clinical research qualification, or equivalent clinical research experience.
• Extensive experience as a Clinical Research Associate with a strong understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements.
• Practical experience with site monitoring or site management appropriate to the level of the role.
• Experience reviewing colleagues' work and giving technical guidance on clinical research monitoring.
• Willingness to travel approximately 60% of the time.
• Legal right to work in Greece.

Required skills

• Knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and site monitoring requirements.
• Preferred: therapeutic area expertise, risk-based or centralised monitoring experience, and experience with CTMS, EDC and electronic trial master file systems.

What we offer

• 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 learning and development opportunities.