Associate Study Manager
- United States
- ICON Strategic Solutions
- Clinical Trial Management
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About the role
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ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.
What you will be doing:
- Participate in study planning and set-up activities including vendor management, project management and the coordination of study and implementation plans
- Assist in monitoring the execution of the clinical study deliverables against the specified timelines, deliverables, and budget as delegated by the GCTM/GECDM
- Contribute to or coordinate preparation and conduct of site initiations, monitors’ workshops (as applicable) and investiagtor meetings (as applicable)
- Coordinate study-level Investigational Product arrangements, accountability and reconciliation
- Manage the process for planning and procuring ancillary clinical supplies, including collaboration with BSM and assay groups to coordinate shipment and analysis of clinical biological samples
- Work with the GCTM/GECDM, LTM and RCTM to develop recruitment strategies
- Monitor the progress of studies, data flow, identifying study related trends/issues and working with the GCTM/GECDM to implement corrective actions when necessary
- Create and manage study specific tools such as recruitment and retention materials and study newsletters
- Process work requests to Study Management Associate (SMA) team
- Contribute to and support with the preparation, writing and review of study related documents including but not limited to: study guides, monitoring plans, e(CRF)s, Investigational Product Information Manual (IPIM), study specific Important Protocol Deviation (IPD) list, subject information sheets, clinical study report, regulatory submissions and publications
- Participate in Line Listing Review
- Support and oversee vendor activities and relationships where assigned
- Compile IRB/EC submission documentation
- Assist with Global Development Operations (GDO) Operational Review preparation
- Participate in and support study team and cross functional meetings including the preparation of meeting agendas and minutes
- Manage global versioning and distribution of informed consent forms (ICFs)
- Prepare and communicate regular updates to the study team
- Support inspection readiness activities (e.g. Study History Document / TMF maintenance and review)
- Work with outsourced vendors to organize and deliver essential documents to the trial master file
- Assist in ensuring that all site and study team members are trained on the conduct of the study and that they understand the study timelines and deliverables; coordinate activities as needed between study team members
- Contribute to ongoing, continuous improvement
What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.
Our benefits examples include:
- Various annual leave entitlements
- A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs
- Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximise savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead
- Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being
- Life assurance
- Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others
Visit our careers website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits
At ICON, diversity, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative which helps us better serve our people, patients, customers, and our communities. We're proud of our diverse workforce and the work we’ve done to become a more inclusive organization. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through this form.
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What do you need to have?
- Detailed knowledge of International Conference on Harmonization (ICH), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA regulations and guidelines and applicable international regulations and guidelines
- Experience interacting with external vendors (e.g. CROs, Labs etc.)
- Experience with development of prospective site selection criteria
- Understanding of the drug development process and procedures
- Good organization, planning and communication skills
- Advanced computer skills
- Ability to understand technical, scientific and medical information
- Familiar with advanced concepts of clinical research
- BA/BS/BSc in the sciences or RN qualification
What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.
Our benefits examples include:
- Various annual leave entitlements
- A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs
- Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximise savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead
- Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being
- Life assurance
- Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others
Visit our careers website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits
ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here.
Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.
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