Clinical Research Lead (Site Engagement) -Ontario

As a Clinical Research Lead (site engagagement) you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.

Responsibilities:

The Clinical Research Lead is responsible for the management of clinical sites including the site identification and qualification, the timely delivery of clinical trial enrollment in accordance with scientific objectives, timely delivery of database locks, issues management at clinical trial sites, and ensuring inspection readiness at all times for assigned therapeutic areas within a region or country. You will also be responsible for the oversight of vendor monitoring activities at clinical trial sites, including the identification, mitigation and escalation of significant findings and trends.

Key Responsibilities:

•You will be responsible for all activities required at clinical trial sites and by investigators and site staff participating in the client’s trials; including the site identification and qualification, enrollment planning and execution, to database lock and close out
•You will also perform management and issue mitigation, identification and resolution
•The development of strategic institutional/site relationships will be a main focus
•You will develop and implement site risk plans, ensure site and country level inspection readiness at all times, leverage metrics to inform site/country/regional level for their decision making and provide vendor oversight for site monitoring activities at site/country level
•It will be a goal to establish and develop strong professional relationships with clinical investigators
•All in all you will be the communication “bridge” between sites, third party vendors and the client



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.

Qualifications:

•You have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a scientific or health-related field
•You also bring first experience in clinical research as well as good GCP knowledge
•Demonstrated leadership behavior, strong communication skills as well as the willingness to travel up to 75% is also required

•Fluency in English 

•Must be located in Ontario (Toronto area preferred)

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