Clinical Trial Lead

Clinical Trial Lead

Late Phase Division

Location: Any European location (Home or Office Based)

ICON’s Late Phase division, ICON Commercialisation and Outcomes team are currently looking for a Clinical Trial Lead who can be based anywhere in Europe where we have a legal entity. You will work in a cross-functional environment delivering global, complex clinical trial programmes in Late Phase (Studies IIIb and IV) both observational and non-observational studies for pharma, medical device and biotechnology accounts. 

We are open with regards to your therapeutic experience.  Exposure to Oncology studies previously would be advantageous but not a must.  Your role will offer you the opportunity to work across all therapeutic areas eg Oncology and Haematology; CNS and Rare Disease; Cardiovascular and Metabolic, Vaccines and Infectious Disease etc. 

Role and Responsibilities: 

• As a Clinical Trial Lead you would be expected to recognize the importance of and create a culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.
• Primary point of contact for Clinical Operations aspects of designated projects and responsible for developing successful working relationships with clients
• Responsible for planning, scheduling and implementing the Clinical Operations aspects of projects
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of cross functional project management plans
• Responsible for risk mitigation strategies, associated action plan and issue resolution
• Responsible for managing the Clinical Operations project team, including ensuring all necessary project training is provided to assigned staff
• Provide direction and support to the Clinical Operations study team
• Collaborate with Business Development (BD) to ensure timely completion of change orders
• Track Clinical Operations project deliverables using appropriate tools 

Role Requirements:  

• Must have experience in delivering global clinical trial programmes ideally in Late Phase.
• University/Bachelor’s Degree in medicine, science or equivalent degree/experience
• Satisfactory progression from monitoring experience with previous experience in leadership and/or management activities.
• Thorough knowledge of ICH GCP and relevant regulations for the conduct of clinical trials.
• Some knowledge of project management processes and tools.
• Some prior exposure to managing budgets would be beneficial
• Some prior experience of contributing to preparation for and participation during bid defense meetings
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Due to the nature of this position it may be required for the employee to travel approx. 25%.  Therefore, dependent on the employee’s location, the employee may be required to possess a valid Driver’s license.

Benefits of Working in ICON  

Other than working with a great team of smart and energetic people, we also offer a very competitive salary and benefits package that includes an excellent pension scheme, private health care, life assurance and staff recognition schemes. This varies from country to country so a dedicated recruiter will discuss this with you at interview stage.

We care about our people, as they are the key to our success. We provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long term career.

What’s Next 

Following your application, you will be contacted by one of our dedicated recruiters, and, if successful, we will be able to provide you with more details about this opportunity.

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