Clinical Trial Manager

Clinical Operations Lead - Hematology/Von Willebrand Disease

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Clinical Operations Lead (CTM)

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.

• 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.

What you need to have:

• 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.

• Candidates must have non-malignant hematology clinical trial management 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.

• To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status

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.

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, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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