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.
We are currently seeking a Global Study Lead to join our diverse and dynamic team. As the Global Study Lead, you will hold a crucial role in ensuring the successful delivery of all clinical aspects of the studies. Your expertise and leadership will be instrumental in managing the clinical portion of the budget, developing effective monitoring plans, and driving enrollment to meet project objectives. Moreover, you will liaise with stakeholders, identify and mitigate risks, and provide comprehensive reporting on all clinical activities.
What you will be doing:
Budget Oversight Oversee the clinical portion of the budget to ensure efficient resource allocation.
Ensuring Effective Study Oversight: Develop monitoring plans and tools, ensuring effective study oversight.
Optimizing Performance: Train and mentor Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) to optimize their performance.
Timely Study Start-Up & Enrollment: Drive enrollment and lead study start-up activities, adhering to timelines.
Improving Study Integrity Review trip reports and implement corrective and preventative action plans when necessary.
Building Productive Relationships: Foster productive relationships with Sponsors, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
Your profile:
A minimum of 4+ years of experience in a Clinical Trial Management position at a CRO or Pharmaceutical Organization.
Bachelor's degree in health, life sciences, or other relevant fields of study.
At least 10+ years of relevant experience in clinical trial management.
Preferred: 2+ years of monitoring experience.
Experience in managing complex or global trials is advantageous.
Preferred: Experience in managing all trial components from start-up to database lock.
Preferred: Experience in coaching/mentoring other CTMs, leading a team of CTMs, and participating in departmental initiatives.
Fluency in English (reading, writing, speaking).
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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Skills Required
- 4+ years in Clinical Trial Management at a CRO or Pharmaceutical Organization
- Bachelor's degree in health, life sciences, or relevant fields
- 10+ years relevant experience in clinical trial management
- 2+ years of monitoring experience
- Experience in managing complex/global trials
- Experience in coaching/mentoring CTMs
- Fluency in English
ICON plc Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits are described as comprehensive, with medical coverage and wellness initiatives highlighted. Larger sites are also associated with added wellness supports such as onsite fitness options and access to an employee assistance program.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off and flexibility provisions are positioned as a meaningful part of the total package, including vacation/annual leave and flexible work scheduling. Flexibility is sometimes cited as helping offset long hours in certain roles.
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Retirement Support — Retirement and savings support is presented as a core component of the benefits package, including offerings such as pension arrangements in some locations and a U.S. 401(k) plan with company match. Financial planning resources are also emphasized as part of broader security benefits.
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What We Do
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.
