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 Lead Data Manager at ICON, you will design and analyze clinical trials, interpreting complex medical data, and contribute to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies.
What You Will Do:
Your focus will be on coordinating clinical data management delivery, resolving issues, and developing team capability.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead and oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of clinical data management activities for assigned projects.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop data management plans and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Provide leadership and guidance to data management team members throughout the lifecycle of clinical trials.
- Perform data review and reconciliation activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of clinical data.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of data management processes and best practices to optimize efficiency and quality.
Your Profile:
You will have solid clinical data management experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.
Required qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant scientific discipline.
- Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in clinical data management within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry.
- Proficiency in CDISC standards, FDA/EMA regulations, and ICH-GCP guidelines.
- Strong technical skills with experience in EDC systems and data management tools (e.g., Rave, Inform, Medidata).
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Willingness to travel as required (approximately 10%)
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
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant scientific discipline
- Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in clinical data management within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry
- Proficiency in CDISC standards
- Knowledge of FDA and EMA regulations and ICH-GCP guidelines
- Experience with EDC systems and data management tools (e.g., Rave, Inform, Medidata)
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to travel as required (approximately 10%)
- Legal right to work in the country where the role is based
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.
