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Global Study Manager

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Degree qualified in Life Sciences, Medical Sciences, Biological Sciences, or a related field
  • 3+ years of experience in clinical research, pharmaceutical development, biotechnology, or a CRO environment
  • Strong understanding of clinical development and the drug development process
  • Excellent knowledge of ICH-GCP and global clinical trial regulations

Responsibilities

  • Support the delivery of Cell Therapy global clinical studies from protocol development through study close-out and archiving
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, CROs, and external vendors to ensure studies are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and compliance standards
  • Support innovative programmes, including global cardiovascular clinical trials
  • Work effectively within global, cross-functional teams

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Proactivity
  • Time Management

About the company

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ICON plc

  • Clinical Research (CRO)
  • XLarge
  • 10,001+
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.

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Job description

Global Study Manager - Gene Therapy

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.


About the Role


Our client is seeking a talented Global Study Manager to support the delivery of Cell Therapy global clinical studies from protocol development through study close-out and archiving.


Working as part of a cross-functional global study team, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders, CROs, and external vendors to ensure studies are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and compliance standards. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to support innovative programmes, including global cardiovascular clinical trials focused on advancing treatments for patients with cardiovascular disease.


About You

  • Degree qualified in Life Sciences, Medical Sciences, Biological Sciences, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in clinical research, pharmaceutical development, biotechnology, or a CRO environment.
  • Strong understanding of clinical development and the drug development process.
  • Excellent knowledge of ICH-GCP and global clinical trial regulations.
  • Proven project management and organisational skills.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Experience working effectively within global, cross-functional teams.
  • Previous experience supporting cardiovascular clinical trials is highly desirable.
  • Proactive, collaborative, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Why Apply?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading organisation and contribute to the delivery of innovative clinical research programmes. You'll play a key role in global studies, including those within the cardiovascular therapeutic area, helping advance potential new treatments for patients living with cardiovascular disease worldwide.



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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