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Clinical Operations Lead

  1. United States
2023-99617
  1. ICON Strategic Solutions
  2. Clinical Trial Management

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ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations. With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.


The Clinical Operations Lead supports the Clinical Trial Manager/operational team in execution of the trial (s). The position includes direct liaison with CROs and other ancillary vendors, as appropriate, to manage relevant trial(s) operational tasks. The Lead maintains effective communication with project team through oral and written correspondence, status reports to ensure alignment with study timelines.

 

Essential Functions of the Job (Key responsibilities)

  • Assist in the review, development and writing of clinical trial documents and manuals, including but not limited to study manuals, laboratory or biomarker plans, and other supporting documents.
  • Create Master ICF template and review/approve site changes (in consultation with legal, safety when warranted). Update template for new risks and new amendments information.
  • Participate in the feasibility and evaluation of investigative sites; working closing with the Clinical Trial Logistics group.
  • Coordinate and monitor activities at investigational sites; review monitoring trip reports and support the US monitoring organization.
  • Assist in the development and management of study timelines and priorities, including recruitment tools/strategy and patient retentions plan.
  • Plan and organized meetings with team support (eg. investigator/coordinator meetings, DMC, SMC, safety call, etc.).
  • Assist in the development of the IP and co-medication strategy (Quantities, labels, depots, tracking, etc.) working closely with other departments.
  • Participate in data review and discrepancy resolution.
  • Participate in coordinating efforts with internal Pharmacovigilance, and safety group.
  • Monitor study-specific timelines and key deliverables; focus on management of all external vendors (e.g Monitoring, Sample management, IVRS, Laboratory, etc).
  • Participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary trial(s) team.
  • Develop relationships with investigational sites and institutions to enhance conduct of the trial.
  • Acts as preliminary liaison for study sites to convey trial information, answer questions and in accordance with the escalation pathway.
  • Assume responsibility to participate as a member of a working group and perform special projects, as assigned, to improve the efficiency, effective and quality of the functioning of the Development Operations Department.

Qualifications:

  • BS/BA degree or a relevant degree with strong emphasis on science
  • Minimum of three years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry or other relevant clinical research experience.
  • Must have working knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practices and other relevant regulatory/health authority experience.
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities across several protocols and therapeutic areas simultaneously.
  • Prior experience in assisting the conduct and management of multinational clinical trials is preferred.

Benefits of Working in ICON:

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.

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, 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.

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