At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives.
Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.
That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.
If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.
Position Overview:
Achieves successful delivery of operational activities (management, equipment, and data review) or supporting operational activities (sample receipt/storage/tracking, equipment maintenance, purchasing, shipping and inventory control, equipment validation process and other support functions) by meeting internal and external client or regulated requirements. Oversees the management of validation and production or operational support staff to ensure compliance with the study plan, protocol, and applicable regulations, and SOPs. Ensures equipment is maintained according to the SOPs.
Responsibilities:
Lead and provide overall functional management of staff including performance management cycle and annual reviews, review and approval of timesheets, PTO and planning of staff schedules.
Preparation, execution and supervising of laboratory projects within the team (under the final responsibility of project manager), so they meet the applicable regulatory and quality standards and are completed within budget and timelines.
Ensuring that documentation and materials are available on time for the projects
Overseeing maintenance and calibration of equipment and resources
Reviewing of study related documents
Providing technical guidance and instructions to team members
Informing the project manager regarding the implementation and progress of projects
Participating in meetings with project team members
Assess, interpret and evaluate the test results, or applicable facility related systems results for operational support
Monitoring levels of education, so that an adequate level of knowledge and skills are maintained within the team
Regularly organizing and chairing team meetings
Monitoring compliance with SOPs within the department
Monitoring the efficient use of materials, from an economic and ethical point of view
Monitoring of cleanliness and order of laboratory areas
Additional Responsibilities:
Responsible for other departments besides lab analysis (e.g. sample receipt)
Leads cross departmental projects within the bioanalytical laboratories
Process owner of global policies/procedures within the bioanalytical laboratories
To be successful in the role, you will have:
Bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacy or other laboratory related degree
3-5 years of laboratory experience in a bioanalytical laboratory
Experience and knowledge of laboratory execution procedure
Prior supervisory experience
Expert knowledge of laboratory execution procedures preferred
Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.
We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.
ICON 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, 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 the form below.
