Hybrid Clinical Research Job at ICON
Are you searching for Govt Life Science Jobs, clinical research opportunities, or high-growth healthcare careers? The latest opening from ICON Careers for the position of Clinical Validation Analyst offers an exciting chance for professionals with life sciences, statistics, computer science, or related backgrounds. This Hybrid Jobs opportunity allows candidates to work with one of the world’s leading clinical research organizations while contributing to cutting-edge clinical trials and healthcare innovation. If you’re looking for an opportunity for life science graduates to build a rewarding career in clinical data validation and research, this role deserves your attention.
About the Organization
ICON plc is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization dedicated to advancing clinical development and improving patient outcomes. With operations spanning multiple countries, ICON partners with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies to deliver innovative clinical research solutions.
The organization is committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performance work environment that encourages innovation, professional growth, and excellence in clinical research.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Clinical Validation Analyst
- Job Reference: JR154343
- Location: Bengaluru, Chennai, or Thiruvananthapuram, India
- Work Model: Office-Based / Hybrid
- Department: Clinical Research & Healthcare Intelligence
- Organization: ICON plc
About the Role
The Clinical Validation Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of clinical trial data through comprehensive validation and quality assurance activities. The position involves working closely with cross-functional clinical research teams to validate data, identify discrepancies, support regulatory compliance, and contribute to the successful execution of clinical studies.
The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical capabilities, clinical data management expertise, and experience in edit check testing and clinical validation processes within a clinical research environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Clinical Data Validation & Quality Assurance
- Perform comprehensive data validation activities to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of clinical trial data.
- Execute edit check testing and backend clinical data validation processes.
- Conduct quality assurance reviews to identify inconsistencies, anomalies, and data discrepancies.
- Verify adherence to clinical data standards, protocols, and regulatory requirements.
- Validation Planning & Documentation
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define validation requirements and testing strategies.
- Develop and maintain validation plans, protocols, testing documentation, and validation reports.
- Support the implementation of validation methodologies that align with industry best practices and organizational standards.
- Ensure proper documentation and traceability of validation activities.
- Data Review & Issue Resolution
- Investigate and resolve clinical data discrepancies identified during validation activities.
- Analyze root causes of data quality issues and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Communicate findings and recommendations to project teams and stakeholders.
- Support ongoing data cleaning and database quality improvement initiatives.
- Regulatory Compliance & Process Improvement
- Ensure compliance with applicable clinical research regulations, guidelines, and quality standards.
- Stay informed about evolving industry regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and clinical data management trends.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing data quality and validation efficiency.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of validation procedures and best practices.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Clinical Data Management, Biostatistics, Programming, Clinical Operations, and other project teams.
- Provide validation expertise during study setup, execution, and database review activities.
- Support project deliverables while maintaining timelines and quality expectations.
Required Qualifications
- Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in any of the following disciplines:
- Life Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Related Scientific Disciplines
- Required Experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience in:
- Edit Check Testing
- Clinical Validation
- Backend Listings Validation
- Clinical Data Management
- Clinical Research Operations
- Experience working in a clinical research organization (CRO), pharmaceutical company, biotechnology company, or related healthcare environment.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of clinical trial data validation processes.
- Knowledge of clinical data management systems and workflows.
- Familiarity with statistical software and clinical data management tools.
- Experience reviewing backend listings and edit checks.
- Understanding of regulatory requirements applicable to clinical research and data management.
- Analytical Skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Ability to identify patterns, inconsistencies, and data quality concerns.
- Communication & Collaboration
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
- Capable of presenting findings and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.
Why Join ICON?
ICON offers employees the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking clinical research while working within a supportive and globally recognized organization. Employees benefit from a culture that values innovation, diversity, collaboration, and professional development.
Employee Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Generous annual leave and paid time-off programs
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees and eligible family members
- Retirement and long-term savings programs
- Life assurance coverage
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing 24/7 access to professional support services
- Flexible country-specific benefits and wellness programs
- Childcare support initiatives (where applicable)
- Discounted fitness and gym memberships
- Travel and commuting benefits
- Preventive health assessments and wellness resources
- Continuous learning and career development opportunities
