Clinical Trial Manager

"At ICON, it's our People that set us Apart"

ICON Plc is a global provider of drug development solutions and services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. The company specialises in the strategic development, management and analysis of programs that support clinical development - from compound selection to Phase I-IV clinical studies. With headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, ICON currently, operates from 83 locations in 38 countries and has approximately 10,600 employees. Further information is available at www.iconplc.com

Clinical Trial Manager

Location: China

Summary

As Clinical Trial Manager, you will be responsible to act as the Functional Lead from Clinical Operations with responsibility for delivery of all Clinical Operations aspects of clinical studies ensuring consistency with ICON SOPs, study contracts and budgets.

Job functions/responsibilities

• 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 plans and issue resolution
• Responsible for leading 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
• Lead Clinical Operations aspects of projects in accordance with the contract including communicate any changes in Clinical Operations scope to the Project Manager and collaborate with Business Development to ensure timely completion of change orders
• Track Clinical Operations project deliverables using appropriate tools
• Effectively monitor and report on progress of the Clinical Operations aspects of projects to all partners
• Implement QC activities as necessary and monitor required quality metrics
• Participate in business development activities, as appropriate including bid defense and proposal activities

Experience, skills, knowledge requirements

• Experience in a Lead CRA/Project Lead or equivalent role and 7+ years of total experience in the clinical research field.
• Successful industry experience, of clinical trial management and a proven understanding of the clinical operations aspects of projects and how they impact/interact with other functions
• Thorough knowledge of ICH GCP and relevant regulations and a basic knowledge of the drug development and clinical trials process.
• Proven leadership and ability to make complex decisions with minimum management oversight and work independently within the role
• Experience in managing sites with in depth knowledge in local requirements and regulations in APAC Countries
• Knowledge of Clinical Operations processes and tools
• University/Bachelor’s Degree, or local equivalent, in medicine, science or equivalent degree/ experience
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Computer-literate.
• Due to the nature of this position it may be required for the employee to travel both domestically and internationally.

Benefits of Working in ICON

Other than working with a phenomenal team of energetic people, we also offer a very competitive benefits package. 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.

ICON is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/D/V and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.