Clinical Trial Manager

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.

For our client in the Noord Brabant region, we are looking for an experienced Local Trial Manager (Clinical Trial Manager) to join our ICON team! You will be working for one of the most attractive employers in the Netherlands, creating a real impact on the health of patients worldwide.

As a Local Trial Manager (LTM) you are responsible for the trial management of the clinical trials at country level.

These responsibilities include:

• Operational oversight of assigned protocol(s) at the country level from start-up through to database lock and closeout activities.
• To ensure the local trial team is delivering quality data and trial documents/records
• Partnering with the Study team to ensure overall study delivery at country level

As you have a senior level you will be able to independently execute the local trial management services, have knowledge on this level already and process leadership in your role.

 What you will be doing:

• Site Selection through participation in site feasibility (site qualification visits, site qualification visit report and country feasibility report. 
• Ensure the local team is meeting recruitment targets (if needed develop specific procedures and tools, recruitment planning,
  contingency and risk management, and budget forecasting)
• Act as primary company contact for assigned trials at country level: Attend Investigator Meetings as needed
• Drive study compliance (initiate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) when the trial deviates from plans)
• Communicate study progress and issues to study management teams and Quality & Compliance team
• Contribute to site level recruitment strategy and contingency planning and implementation in partnership with other functional areas
• Vendor management at the country level and support vendor selection
• Manage the local study supply
• Ensure high standards for study monitoring by conducting quality local trial team meetings and facilitating CRA training
• Contribute to patient understanding of protocol and patient safety by preparing country specific informed consent in accordance with procedural document/templates
• Report all safety issues
• Ensuring inspection readiness at all times and follow-up of actions after audits
• Ensure accurate finance reporting and trial delivered within budget
• Adhere to the local regulatory requirements
• Timely and accurate reporting

What you will be doing:

• Site Selection through participation in site feasibility (site qualification visits, site qualification visit report and country feasibility report. 
• Ensure the local team is meeting recruitment targets (if needed develop specific procedures and tools, recruitment planning,
  contingency and risk management, and budget forecasting)
• Act as primary company contact for assigned trials at country level: Attend Investigator Meetings as needed
• Drive study compliance (initiate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) when the trial deviates from plans)
• Communicate study progress and issues to study management teams and Quality & Compliance team
• Contribute to site level recruitment strategy and contingency planning and implementation in partnership with other functional areas
• Vendor management at the country level and support vendor selection
• Manage the local study supply
• Ensure high standards for study monitoring by conducting quality local trial team meetings and facilitating CRA training
• Contribute to patient understanding of protocol and patient safety by preparing country specific informed consent in accordance with procedural document/templates
• Report all safety issues
• Ensuring inspection readiness at all times and follow-up of actions after audits
• Ensure accurate finance reporting and trial delivered within budget
• Adhere to the local regulatory requirements
• Timely and accurate reporting

 You hold

• a Degree in a health or science related field (bachelor or master level)
• 3 to 5+ years of trial management experience.
• Strong working knowledge of ICH-GCP, company standard operating procedures, local regulations, assigned protocols and associated protocol specific procedures.
• Strong IT skills in appropriate software and company systems.
• Proficient in speaking and writing in Dutch and English. Good written and oral communication skills as appropriate.

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 maximise savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised 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, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others

Visit our careers website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON 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 through the form below.

https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations

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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