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Global Clinical Trial Manager

Role overview

Qualifications

  • BS degree or equivalent in Life Sciences (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nursing, Pharmacy)
  • 6 years clinical trial management experience in the pharmaceutical industry or CRO
  • Strong working knowledge of ICH-GCP, local laws and regulations
  • Proven ability to lead a team through formation stages, up to operating as a high performing team

Responsibilities

  • Developing and managing detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
  • Leading cross-functional project teams, coordinating efforts to meet project objectives
  • Monitoring project progress, identifying potential risks and issues
  • Engaging with stakeholders to manage expectations and provide updates

Key facts

Other skills

  • Leadership
  • Distributed Team Management
  • Virtual Teams
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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ICON plc

Contract Research Organizations (CRO)

Since our foundation in Dublin, Ireland in 1990, our mission has been to help our clients to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. We do this by delivering best in class information, solutions and performance, with an unyielding focus on quality at all times. We offer a full range of consulting, development and commercialisation services from a global network of offices in 53 countries. We focus our innovation on the factors that are critical to our clients – reducing time to market, reducing cost, and increasing quality – and our global team of experts has extensive experience in a broad range of therapeutic areas.

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryContract Research Organizations (CRO)
Company size10001

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Job description

Global Clinical Trial Manager

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 Global Clinical Trial Manager at ICON, you will be responsible for leading and coordinate project activities, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

What You Will Do:

Your focus will be on coordinating project and programme management delivery, resolving issues, and developing team capability.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing and managing detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure successful project delivery.

  • Leading cross-functional project teams, coordinating efforts to meet project objectives, and facilitating effective communication and collaboration.

  • Monitoring project progress, identifying potential risks and issues, and implementing strategies to address challenges and keep projects on track.

  • Engaging with stakeholders to manage expectations, provide updates, and ensure alignment with project goals and organizational objectives.

  • Preparing and presenting project reports, status updates, and performance metrics to senior management and other stakeholders.

Your Profile:

You will have solid project and programme management experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.

Required qualifications and experience:

  • BS degree or equivalent, in Life Sciences (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nursing, Pharmacy).

  • 6 years clinical trial management experience in the pharmaceutical industry or CRO.  Specific therapeutic area experience.

  • Strong working knowledge of ICH-GCP, local laws and regulations.

  • Superior clinical research operational knowledge.  Proven track record in successfully managing various aspects of trials from start-up to database lock and trial closure.

  • Demonstrated effective leadership to proactively drive the Study Management Team through key stages of trials, as well as delegation skills.

  • Effective leadership skills and ability to manage multiple stakeholders.

  • Proven ability to lead a team through formation stages, up to operating as a high performing team.

  • Experience and ability in coordinating global or regional teams in a virtual environment. Proven ability to foster team productivity and cohesiveness.

  • Experience and ability in coordinating global teams in a virtual environment for a minimum of 2, preferably 3 years.

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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.

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