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 Lead at ICON, you will be instrumental in overseeing the design, development, and implementation of clinical systems that drive the efficiency and effectiveness of clinical trials.
What You Will Do:
You will manage day-to-day scientific operations activities, supporting your team to deliver quality outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading the design, development, and implementation of clinical systems, ensuring they meet all functional and regulatory requirements.
Coordinating with cross-functional teams to define system needs, set specifications, and deliver solutions that enhance clinical trial management and data analysis.
Overseeing the integration of clinical systems with other technologies and data sources to ensure seamless operation and data consistency.
Providing strategic guidance on system enhancements, troubleshooting complex issues, and driving continuous improvements in system performance.
Managing relationships with system vendors and stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of system updates, support, and alignment with clinical research objectives.
Your Profile:
You will have solid scientific operations experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.
Required qualifications and experience:
Degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Project Management and/or Designing
- Must have client-facing experience
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Ability to interpret clinical protocols
- Exposure to Medidata Rave and Veeva is an added advantage
- Willingness to work in 2 PM – 11 PM shift
- Extensive experience in leading the development and implementation of clinical systems, with a deep understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements.
- Strong leadership skills, with proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and projects effectively.
- Proficiency in relevant programming languages and development tools, with experience in system integration and data management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse teams and external partners.
- Willingness to travel as required (approximately 15%)
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
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Project Management and/or Designing
- Degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field
- Must have client-facing experience
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Extensive experience in leading the development and implementation of clinical systems
- Strong leadership skills, with proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and projects effectively
- Proficiency in relevant programming languages and development tools
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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.
