ICON plc
Clinical Trial Manager - Project Lead
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Clinical Trial Manager - Project Lead
ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.
As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients, and suppliers.
As a Clinical Trial Manager at ICON, you will manage clinical trial operations activities, supporting your team and stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes across our clinical programmes.
What You Will Do
You will manage day-to-day clinical trial management activities, supporting your team to deliver quality outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Plan and manage all aspects of clinical trials, ensuring adherence to timelines, budget, and quality standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and implement clinical trial protocols and procedures.
- Train and mentor new CTA and LCRA staff.
- Train the CTA and LCRA team in new processes or process updates.
- Assign work across the team.
- Monitor the progress of deliverables.
- Run, review, and analyze reports for accuracy and work with the project teams to ensure updates are completed correctly.
- Prepare reports on the status of deliverables and Hub progress to be presented to the project teams.
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You will have solid clinical trial management experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.
Required qualifications and experience:
- University degree in medicine, science, or equivalent combination of education & experience
- 5+ years in clinical research, with substantial experience in clinical trial management, project management, or related roles.
- Leadership Experience: Proven experience in leading study teams, managing cross-functional teams, or supervising junior CTMs and CRAs is essential.
- Knowledge of Regulatory Requirements: Strong understanding of GCP, ICH guidelines, FDA regulations, and other relevant global regulatory requirements.
- Clinical Trial Systems: Proficiency in CTMS, EDC, eTMF, and systems like Veeva Vault, Oracle, and Medidata is highly valued for managing data, timelines, and trial documentation.
- Budget and Resource Management: Experience in managing study budgets, forecasting resources, and coordinating with finance or procurement for trial supplies.
- Project Planning and Oversight: Ability to develop and manage project plans, timelines, and milestone tracking to ensure studies stay on schedule and within budget.
- Vendor and Site Oversight: Experience in managing third-party vendors, such as CROs, labs, and other service providers, as well as maintaining strong relationships with trial sites.
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Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
Rewards & Benefits
ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.
Benefits may include:
- Competitive base salary and performance-related incentives
- Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
- Retirement and pension plans
- Life assurance and disability coverage
- Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
- Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways
Benefits may vary depending on role and location.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
Inclusion and Accessibility
ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.
Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply.
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