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
At ICON plc, we partner with leading pharmaceutical organizations to advance innovative therapies through high-quality clinical research. Within our Large Pharma division, we deliver clinical trials at global scale while maintaining strong site partnerships and an uncompromising focus on patient safety and data integrity.
We are currently seeking a Clinical Research Associate I (CRA I) to join our team in France. This is a hybrid role in Paris, working with on-site monitoring and travel across France as required.
As a CRA I, you will support the delivery of Phase II–IV clinical trials, ensuring studies are conducted in compliance with protocol requirements, ICH-GCP, and French regulatory standards.
You will:
Conduct site qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits
Perform source data verification and ensure data accuracy and completeness
Maintain essential study documentation and support regulatory submissions
Build and maintain strong relationships with investigative sites
Identify, document, and escalate risks or issues proactively
Collaborate with cross-functional study teams to ensure timelines and quality standards are met
Degree in Life Sciences or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 12 months of independent on-site monitoring experience in clinical trials
Experience supporting Phase II–IV studies preferred
Strong understanding of ICH-GCP and French regulatory requirements
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
Fluency in French and English (spoken and written)
Willingness to travel nationally and a valid driver’s license
ICON offers structured CRA development pathways, ongoing training, and clear progression opportunities within our Large Pharma division. You will gain exposure to global programs while continuing to build your monitoring expertise in a supportive, performance-driven environment.
If you are ready to take the next step in your CRA career within an established global organization, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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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.
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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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