Clinical Operations Intern

Job Description

Excel Intern- Clinical Operations | Nextrials, Inc.

The Tone:
This is an internship at ICON plc, located in Wilmington, Raleigh, or Blue Bell, requiring onsite presence. ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization focused on innovation and excellence. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional environment, supporting various projects and initiatives across the organization. As an intern, you will contribute to meaningful work that impacts ICON’s mission to shape the future of clinical development.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time/Full-time (20-40 hours/week), Temporary (September 2026 – May 2027)
• Location: In-person, Wilmington, Raleigh, Blue Bell
• Pay: $19 hourly
• Mission: This person supports various projects and initiatives across the organization to gain experience in clinical delivery and contribute to meaningful work.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), CTMS (Clinical Trial Management Systems), study/client systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Guideline Adherence: Performs all tasks in accordance with applicable guidelines, such as ICH-GCP, company and sponsor SOPs, the project plan, study-specific processes, and local regulatory requirements.
• Document Management: Collects and reviews essential documents throughout the study lifecycle, organizes and maintains site clinical trial master file (TMF) documents, and maintains site-related data in applicable clinical systems according to procedures and guidelines.
• Data System Entry: Ensures timely and complete data entry into CTMS and assists project teams with trial progress tracking by updating Clinical Trial Management systems.
• Risk Management Support: Performs risk assessment and management responsibilities throughout the project, including site process evaluation, addressing follow-up items, and issue escalation.
• Trial Support Logistics: Facilitates the ordering and tracking of trial materials as needed and assists with providing access to study and client systems as appropriate.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Must be currently enrolled as a rising senior in a bachelor’s program or as a master’s level student in a Clinical Research Degree program targeting a Spring 2027 graduation, or enrolled in a Clinical Research Certificate program with a Bachelor’s degree in life or health sciences.
• Experience: Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
• Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills with excellent attention to detail; superb resourcefulness, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with a solutions focus; exemplary communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills; adaptability and ability to shift priorities as business needs change, with confidence in technology use.