Senior Clinical Research Associate applicants have rated the interview process at ICON with 2.9 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 44% positive. To compare, the company-average is 69% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Senior Clinical Research Associate roles take an average of 13 days to get hired, when considering 9 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at ICON overall takes an average of 25 days.
Common stages of the interview process at ICON as a Senior Clinical Research Associate according to 9 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 41%
One on one interview: 18%
Group panel interview: 18%
Drug test: 9%
Background check: 9%
Skills test: 5%
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I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at ICON in Mar 2020
Interview
There was Phone Screen with Recruiter in which she discussed what I was looking for and positions she was recruiting for which may be a good fit. After the phone screen, I was set up for a WebEx interview with the hiring manager. She was not using her video and the conversation was great; typical CRA Interview questions were asked and I was told at the end I was being moved onto the next step which was a Sponsor Meet-n-Greet (not an interview) but it was definitely an interview. All questions below were asked during the Sponsor Meet-N-Greet
After the "meet-n-greet" I received communication from the recruiter asking how it went but never received response to if I was moving forward; this was right at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. I followed up via email a couple time but did not get a response.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Q: What do you know about us (Sponsor)?
Q: How did you get into Clinical Research?
Q: What studies did you work on as a CRC?
Q: Have you ever worked with us (Sponsor)?
Q: What sponsors did you work with as a CRC?
Q: How were you able to bride the gap between being a CRC & a CRA?
Q: What phases have you worked on?
Q: WHat formal/informal GCP Training have you completed?
Q:Are you part of any formalized associations?
Q: What did it look lie starting at (CRO)? Did you have a mentor?
Q: What made you leave (CRO)?
Q: Describe a time you had an issue with a protocol or regulatory compliance & how you handled it?
Q: How do you cultivate relationships with the site?
Q: What are some bigger sites you've worked at?
Q: How do you stay organized?
Q: What are your requirements for trip reports?
Q: What systems are you currently using?
Q: Are you familiar with risk based monitoring?
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at ICON
Interview
I was reached out to from a recruiter internally. After 2 phone calls, I was set up with a video interview via HireVue that lasted an hour. After the call, I was told I'd hear back shortly as they're going through candidates quickly.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What would you do if you found an unreported SAE while on-site for a visit?
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at ICON (Melbourne) in Jan 2025
Interview
Phone interviewed with HR then video interview with line managers. Discussed previous experience and behavioural questions in regard to conflict management and communication. Managers were friendly and asked follow up questions. After the video interview, HR reached out to gain details about experience in different therapeutic areas.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
- Explain a complicated situation or conflicts you had with the site. How did you managed it?
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at ICON (Nashville, TN) in Jan 2021
Interview
The interview process was simple. I completed a screening interview with the recruiter and next step was an interview with the hiring manager. It took maybe 5 days to receive an offer along with a sign on bonus.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you stay organized? What tools do you utilize to stay organized?
How many protocols have you managed at one time and how many sites were you assigned.