CTA Start Up
- Madrid
- Clinical Trial Support
- ICON Strategic Solutions
- Remote
About the role
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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.
What you will be doing:
Transversal collaboration with each of the teams’ members within the SSU, such as Feasibility Manager, Contract Specialist and Submission Specialist
Support all relevant aspects of trial start Up activities.
Deliver assigned activities in a proactive and independent way, and in accordance with the Sponsor Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs)
Ensure and encourage the sharing of better practices and consistency, both within and across the Clinical Development Centers
Contribute to trial start-up readiness tasks, which may include:
Set up and support in maintaining updated the clinical IT systems (e.g. COSMOS, Vault RIM, CONNECT Portal), incl. Initial milestone entries, document upload.
Set up of communication structures (e.g. shared mailboxes, Trial OneNote, Teams channels, newsletters, EDC mailbox, and other Trial Squad communication tools)
Support Submission Specialist in the conduct of the daily tasks.
Handle contracts and amendments in relevant systems.
Updating relevant trackers and systems
Supporting CS in activities “tracking related”
You are:
Independence, innovation and proactivity should always be demonstrated when prioritizing planning and performing tasks either assigned by trial team, management or initiated by oneself.
Capable of identifying problems and relevant issues and assessing these using standard procedures.
- Excellent communications skills
Adaptability to change
Agile work methodology
Innovative and risk-based mindset
Ability to work in a complex and busy environment
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, diversity, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative which helps us better serve our people, patients, customers, and our communities. We're proud of our diverse workforce and the work we’ve done to become a more inclusive organisation. 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. 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.
Impactful work. Meaningful careers. Quality rewards.
At ICON, our employees are our greatest strength. That’s why we are committed to empowering you to live your best life, both inside and outside of work. Whether your ambition is lead a global team, become a deep scientific or technical expert, work in-house with our customers or gain experience in a variety of different ICON functions, we will support you in realising your full potential. See all locations Learn more about Our Culture at ICON
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