ICON is hiring for the Study Support Assistant position in Bangalore and Chennai, India. This is a full-time Office With Flex opportunity for candidates interested in supporting clinical trial operations, study documentation, regulatory activities, and study team coordination.

The ICON Study Support Assistant job is particularly relevant for candidates with 1+ years of experience in clinical research or related activities and previous administrative or clerical exposure, preferably within healthcare or clinical research.

Selected candidates will support clinical study teams with study documents, regulatory submissions, meeting coordination, correspondence, study files, and trial-related materials.

Candidates interested in building a career in clinical research operations and clinical trial support should apply promptly, as the stated application deadline is August 14, 2026.

ICON Study Support Assistant Job Overview

*Salary is an editorial estimate based on comparable clinical research support roles in India and is not disclosed by ICON in the provided job posting. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, location, skills, and company policy.

About ICON

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation focused on supporting the development of new medicines and treatments.

The organisation works across clinical research and healthcare intelligence and emphasizes values including integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion.

The Study Support Assistant at ICON will provide administrative and operational assistance to clinical study teams and help maintain accurate and compliant clinical trial documentation.

Key Responsibilities

As an ICON Study Support Assistant, your responsibilities may include:

• Assist with the preparation and distribution of clinical study documents.
• Support documentation involving study protocols and informed consent forms.
• Assist with documentation associated with regulatory submissions.
• Coordinate study-related meetings.
• Prepare and maintain meeting minutes and action items.
• Manage study-related correspondence, including emails, telephone calls, and faxes.
• Support clinical study teams with the maintenance of study files and documentation.
• Help ensure study documentation complies with applicable regulatory requirements and ICON procedures.
• Assist with tracking study-related materials and supplies.
• Provide administrative and operational support to clinical trial teams.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates interested in the Study Support Assistant job at ICON should meet the following profile:

• 1+ years of experience in clinical research and related activities.
• Previous administrative or clerical experience is required/preferred, particularly in a healthcare or clinical research environment.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with clinical study teams.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly:
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook

The official job description does not specify a particular degree or educational qualification, so candidates should assess their eligibility primarily against the experience and skill requirements stated by ICON.

Skills Relevant to the Role

Candidates with knowledge or experience in the following areas may find the position particularly relevant:

Clinical Research | Clinical Trial Support | Study Documentation | Regulatory Documentation | Informed Consent Forms | Clinical Study Files | Study Coordination | Regulatory Submissions | Microsoft Excel | Microsoft Word | Microsoft Outlook | Administrative Support | Clinical Trial Operations | Documentation Management

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity may suit early-career professionals already working in clinical research or related study-support functions.

Candidates with experience as a Clinical Trial Assistant, Clinical Research Assistant, Study Support Associate, Clinical Research Coordinator, Trial Master File support professional, clinical operations assistant, or similar administrative clinical research role may find their experience transferable, provided they meet ICON’s stated requirements.

Applicants should note that ICON specifically asks for 1+ years of experience in clinical research and related activities. Therefore, this should not be presented as a confirmed fresher opportunity.

ICON Study Support Assistant Benefits

According to the job description, ICON provides a comprehensive total rewards package. Depending on the role and location, benefits may include:

• Competitive base salary.
• Performance-related incentives.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable.
• Health and wellbeing programmes.
• Retirement and pension plans.
• Life assurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Employee assistance programmes.
• Wellbeing resources.
• Structured learning and development opportunities.
• Career development pathways.

Specific benefits may vary depending on the employee’s role and location.

Job Location

The ICON Study Support Assistant position is available in:

Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

The position is listed under an Office With Flex working arrangement and described by ICON as India office-based.

How to Apply

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