Senior Medical Research Associate - Dutch Speaking - Office Based

JR136597 Senior Medical Research Associate - Dutch Speaking - Office Based

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 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 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, but not limited to, 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

• Minimum of an MBO 2 qualification in the healthcare sector or life sciences; an advanced degree or experience in clinical trials or Dutch healthcare is an advantage
• 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

Our success depends on our people, which is why we focus on creating an environment where you can grow, develop and succeed. We offer competitive salary packages, regularly benchmarked against the market, along with annual bonus programmes linked to performance. You’ll also benefit from a wide range of health‑related benefits for you and your family, competitive retirement plans and life assurance.

Just as importantly, you’ll be part of an inclusive, supportive workplace where your expertise is valued and your impact is meaningful.

• 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, Life Works, offering 24‑hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized 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, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

• 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…