JUMP TO CONTENT
Shortlist
search jobs Search
About the role ICON and you Application Process Day in the life Who we are

Drug Safety Manager

041507_2

About the role

This vacancy has now expired. Please click here to view live vacancies.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast paced, busy environment for a leading global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries.  As part of our Medical & Safety Services Department (MSS), our Drug Safety Managers ensure that projects within MSS run efficiently, accurately and in accordance with ICON standards, regulatory requirements and contractual obligations to sponsors.  They provide project management on projects and oversee drug safety and administrative staff as assigned.
 
Purpose of the Role
  • To keep senior management appraised of any potential or actual study/staffing issues and develop solutions for the same.
  • To project manage small to mid-size drug safety projects, including sponsor liaison, management of quality standards/timelines/budgets and development of safety plans, study specific procedures (SSPs) and workflows for clients.
  • To assist senior management with resourcing and business development activities, including attendance at bid defense meetings as requested. 
  • To ensure audit readiness and/or represent MSS at audits. 
  • To actively identify options for process improvement and develop/implement departmental training to develop supporting staff skills, encouraging growth and providing regular performance feedback.
 
Role Requirements
 
  • The successful candidate will have advanced, proven relevant clinical research/pharmaceutical industry experience, preferably in pharmacovigilance/drug safety, with thorough knowledge of global safety processes/regulations and medical terminology/coding systems as well as contract and proposal preparation/review.
  • Proven ability to lead study teams and manage/mentor staff.
  • The ability to interact effectively and professionally with various levels of staff for both internal and external departments, vendors and sponsors.  Must be fluent in written and verbal English with good communication skills and excellent computer skills.  Detail orientated and capable of working effectively within a team environment.
  • Medical/science background (nursing preferred) and/or bachelor’s degree or local equivalent.
 
Benefits
 
Other than working with a great team of smart and 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.
List #1

Day in the life

Ovarian cancer knot being held in woman's hands
Standing Strong on Ovarian Cancer Day

Teaser label

Inside ICON

Content type

Blogs

Publish date

05/08/2025

Summary

Standing Strong on Ovarian Cancer Day:    ICON's Commitment to Advancing Care Ovarian cancer remains one of the most challenging gynaecologic malignancies, both in terms of detection and treatmen

Teaser label

Martin Lachs, VP, Oncology Project Management at ICON discusses ICON’s role in advancing ovarian cancer research.

Read more
Nurse and patient
Patient Centricity in Clinical Research

Teaser label

Industry

Content type

Blogs

Publish date

05/07/2025

Summary

Patient Centricity in Clinical Research: What it is and Why it Matters In the past, clinical research was designed around the needs of sponsors, researchers, and regulatory bodies. Patients were of

Teaser label

Discover how patient centricity is reshaping clinical research by placing participants at the heart of study design and execution.

Read more
Liquid capsules
Navigating Regulatory Landscapes - FDA, EMA, & MHRA

Teaser label

Industry

Content type

Blogs

Publish date

05/05/2025

Summary

Navigating Regulatory Landscapes:     Comparing FDA, EMA, & MHRA in Clinical Trials In clinical research, no matter how promising a new therapy may be, it will go nowhere without regulatory appro

Teaser label

Compare FDA, EMA, and MHRA regulatory frameworks for clinical trials, and why this knowledge matters.

Read more
View all

Similar jobs at ICON

Clinical Trial Assistance (SSU)

Salary

Location

Taipei

Department

Study Start Up

Location

Taipei

Remote Working

Remote

Business Area

ICON Strategic Solutions

Job Categories

Study Start Up

Job Type

Permanent

Description

As a Clinical Trial Assistant you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.

Reference

2025-119307

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Sandy Tang

Author

Sandy Tang
Sandy Tang

Author

Sandy Tang
Read more Shortlist Save this role
Read more Shortlist Save this role
Senior Biostatistician (Experience in Immunology)

Salary

Location

South Africa, United Kingdom, Spain, Serbia, Romania

Department

Biometrics Roles

Location

Romania

Serbia

South Africa

Spain

UK

Remote Working

Remote

Business Area

ICON Strategic Solutions

Job Categories

Statistics

Job Type

Permanent

Description

As a Senior Biostatistician you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.

Reference

2025-116479

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Niki Scotto

Author

Niki Scotto
Niki Scotto

Author

Niki Scotto
Read more Shortlist Save this role
Read more Shortlist Save this role
Global Site ID & Feasibility Specialist

Salary

Location

Canada

Department

Clinical Operations Roles

Location

Canada

Remote Working

Remote

Business Area

ICON Strategic Solutions

Job Categories

Clinical Trial Support

Job Type

Permanent

Description

As a Global Site Identification and Feasibility Specialist you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organization, powered by healthcare intelligence. À titre de S

Reference

2025-119255

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Jonathan Holmes

Author

Jonathan Holmes
Jonathan Holmes

Author

Jonathan Holmes
Read more Shortlist Save this role
Read more Shortlist Save this role
CTA

Salary

Location

Poland

Department

Regulatory, Drug Safety/ Quality Assurance & Other roles

Location

Poland

Remote Working

Remote

Business Area

ICON Strategic Solutions

Job Categories

Other

Job Type

Permanent

Description

As a CTA, you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.

Reference

2025-119299

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Dagmara Drozdowska

Author

Dagmara Drozdowska
Dagmara Drozdowska

Author

Dagmara Drozdowska
Read more Shortlist Save this role
Read more Shortlist Save this role
Business Analyst I

Salary

Location

Poland

Department

Regulatory, Drug Safety/ Quality Assurance & Other roles

Location

Poland

Remote Working

Remote

Business Area

ICON Strategic Solutions

Job Categories

Other

Job Type

Permanent

Description

As a Business Analyst, you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.

Reference

2025-118913

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Dagmara Drozdowska

Author

Dagmara Drozdowska
Dagmara Drozdowska

Author

Dagmara Drozdowska
Read more Shortlist Save this role
Read more Shortlist Save this role
Laboratory Study Manager

Salary

Location

Mexico

Department

Clinical Trial Management

Location

Mexico

Business Area

ICON Strategic Solutions

Job Categories

Clinical Trial Management

Job Type

Permanent

Description

As a Clinical Trials Laboratory Manager you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence. You will be partnering with a p

Reference

2025-116943

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Rita Villavicencio

Author

Rita Villavicencio
Rita Villavicencio

Author

Rita Villavicencio
Read more Shortlist Save this role
Read more Shortlist Save this role
View Jobs

Browse popular job categories below or search all jobs above