Senior Clinical Research Healthcare Associate

Senior Clinical Research Healthcare Associate (Dutch speaking)

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, our people are what truly set us apart. Our diverse, talented teams help us become better partners to our customers and support our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives around the world. Our ‘Own It’ culture is shaped by four core values: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. These values guide how we work together every day and drive our ambition to be the Clinical Research Organisation of choice in drug development. That’s our vision, and we’re excited about it.

To support our continued growth, we are currently seeking a Senior Clinical Research Healthcare Associate (known in ICON as Senior Medical Research Associate) to join our diverse and dynamic team. This role is office-based at our Utrecht location. Both Dutch and English speaking and writing skills are essential for this position.

As a Senior Clinical Research Healthcare Associate or Senior Medical Research Associate at ICON, you will perform clinical research activities according to the protocols and organisation standards. Working from our Utrecht office, you will collaborate closely with clinical teams, investigators, and study sites to drive high-quality execution and delivery of clinical trials in both Dutch and English professional environments.

• Obtaining informed consent from healthy participants
• Performing clinical research activities including wellbeing assessments, body weight and vital signs measurements, ECG recordings, intravenous blood sample collection, urine sample collection, and other study-specific assessments
• Collecting and reporting data in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Managing study documentation
• Providing mentorship and guidance to junior research associates, supporting a collaborative and high-performing team environment
• Supporting laboratory processing of safety blood and urine samples
• Contributing to the reporting and management of adverse events during the study

• A minimum of MBO Level 4 qualification in healthcare or life sciences, such as MBO-V or Medical Assistant or a qualified nurse
• Good communication skills in both Dutch and English
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Residence within a commutable distance of Utrecht; this position is fully office based
• Willingness to work flexible weekend duties; no night or evening shifts required

ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and 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. If, due to a medical condition or disability, you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the role, please let us know.

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 designed to be competitive within each country and focused on well-being and work-life balance opportunities for you and your family.

• 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, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of professionals
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others

Visit ICON’s 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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know.

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.

Are you a current ICON Employee? Please apply through the internal process.