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
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%)
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 in a relevant discipline
- Extensive experience in clinical systems design and implementation
- Strong leadership skills in managing cross-functional teams
- Expertise in data analysis and interpretation
- Proficiency in clinical data management systems and software
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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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.
