Clinical Trial Manager

Clinical Trial Manager - Japan, Osaka

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.

We are currently seeking a Senior Centralized Clinical Trial Manager to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Senior Centralized Clinical Trial Manager at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and optimizing centralized clinical trial operations, ensuring the efficient and effective execution of trials to contribute to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies.

• Develop and implement comprehensive operational strategies to streamline centralized clinical trial processes and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Lead a team of clinical trial specialists, providing guidance and support to ensure adherence to protocols and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, data managers, and clinical monitors, to facilitate seamless coordination and communication.
• Analyze centralized trial processes and protocols, identifying areas for improvement and implementing enhancements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure that trial goals and targets are met.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Life Sciences, Medicine, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience in a leadership role within the clinical research or pharmaceutical industry, with a strong understanding of centralized clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address operational inefficiencies.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

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 maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized 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, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

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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