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ICON Strategic Solutions

Clinical Research Lead

United Kingdom
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A great role for an autonomous Senior CRA to perform hybrid Lead CRA/Junior management tasks

At ICON Strategic Solutions, you will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON’s global expertise.

As the world’s largest FSP organisation, with over 90 sponsor partnerships, we offer stability, career development and a collaborative environment where your work contributes to the development of treatments that benefit patients worldwide.

Clinical Research Lead (client working title) homebased UK

You will contribute to clinical research activities, taking responsibility for your deliverables and working collaboratively. The role involves stakeholder management and strong interpersonal skills.

What You Will Do

The Clinical Research Lead (CRL) is responsible for the management of clinical Investigators and sites being considered and/or participating in the client’s clinical trials and / or Post Marketing Safety Studies; inclusive of Investigator / site identification and qualification, the timely delivery of clinical trial enrollment in accordance with scientific objectives, timely delivery of database locks, issues management at clinical trial sites, and ensuring inspection readiness at all times for assigned therapeutic area(s) that enables global program delivery. This is achieved by the CRL’s accountability for comprehensive Investigator and site management, leveraging of information/tools to make/have informed decisions and discussions, and high-quality interactions with global clinical trial sites to drive to an unparalleled customer experience. The CRL is also responsible for oversight of vendor monitoring activities at clinical trial sites, including the identification, mitigation and escalation of significant findings and trends.

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What Is Required

  • BA / BS/ BSc in the sciences or RN is required and preferred
  • Experience in oversight of external vendors (CROs, central labs, imaging vendors, etc.)
  • Strong investigator-sponsored study experience gained within the industry at a clinical trial manager level.
  • Influential and effective communication skills
  • Energetic, flexible work approach as very autonomous role – good ability to think outside of the box
  • Previous experience gained in a biotech, pharmaceutical or CRO company is preferred
  • Travel on average 6 times per month
  • Valid and current UK working eligibility

Your Profile

You will bring relevant experience as a Senior CRA (Clinical Research Associate), along with the following qualifications and skills.

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences or a related field.
  • Previous experience in clinical research, site management, or a related field preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and regulatory requirements for clinical trials.

What ICON Can Offer You

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 within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

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Our Benefits Examples Include

  • 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, LifeWorks, 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.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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