ICON plc
Senior Clinical System Designer
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Senior Clinical System Designer
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 Senior Clinical System Designer at ICON, you will design and implement advanced clinical systems that enhance trial design and execution.
What You Will Do:
- Your experience will be key in delivering high-quality clinical trial metrics and process improvement outcomes and mentoring colleagues.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the design and development of clinical systems, ensuring alignment with study protocols and operational needs
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for system enhancements and innovations in clinical trial processes
- Overseeing system configuration, integration, and testing to ensure optimal functionality and user experience
- Providing strategic guidance on the implementation of new technologies and best practices in clinical system design
- Staying current with industry trends and advancements in clinical technology to drive continuous improvement initiatives
Functional Knowledge:
- In-depth functional knowledge of CRF design tools and two or more clinical data management systems, with experience in system administration
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Your Profile:
- You will have a strong foundation in clinical trial metrics and process improvement, with the experience to work independently and guide others.
Required qualifications and experience:
- A bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
- Extensive experience in the design and implementation of clinical systems within the clinical research industry
- Strong leadership skills and proven ability to manage cross-functional teams effectively in a matrix environment
- Expertise in data analysis and interpretation, with proficiency in clinical data management systems and software
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and drive change in a complex organization
- Willingness to travel as required (approximately 10%)
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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
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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.
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ICON is an award-winning workplace that enables you to make a difference to patients’ lives by being part of a world-class clinical research organisation that helps deliver new medicines & medical devices that are benefitting patients worldwide. You are also part of a diverse company that cares about our world and is dedicated to conducting business more sustainably and supporting the communities in which we live.
If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a great environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.
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