Global Study Manager - CAR-T

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.

We have an opportunity for a Global Study Manager who is responsible for supporting the delivery of clinical studies ensuring quality and compliance. The exact accountabilities will differ depending on the exact nature of the clinical program, so a high degree of flexibility is required. This particular role is with the CAR-T therapeutic area. 

• Contribute to the development of study documents as appropriate as well as any updates/amendments, ensuring template and version compliance.
• Lead the preparation of country specific agreements, confidentiality agreements, clinical trial applications and other applicable country documents.
• Manage the set-up of third-party vendors assessing initial statement of work and budget, as well as the change order process.
• Provide input to data management documents (e.g. Case Report Form, Data Validation
• Specifications), and interface with data management representatives and sites to facilitate the delivery of study data.
• Initiate contract/budget requests and track ongoing status; facilitate generation of purchase orders, review vendor invoices and assist in tracking spend against approved budget.
• Ensure the supply of Investigational product and study materials by liaising with Drug Supply or external service providers as appropriate.
• Oversight of third party vendors, global / local internal staff and investigator sites to support effective delivery of a study and its regulatory documents from development of the protocol through to the Clinical Study Report.
• Provide oversight of and support recruitment and data delivery as well as risk mitigation strategies.
• Assist in the clinical trial insurance process; track approvals, revisions and renewals of certificates.
• Monitor study conduct and progress, proactively identifying and resolving issues which may impact delivery of the study to the necessary quality, timelines or budget.
• Support risk management and quality efforts to ensure study compliance.
• Support set-up, maintenance, closeout and archiving of the Trial Master File (TMF), ensuring continual inspection readiness.
• Prepare presentation material for meetings, newsletters and websites.
• Support the study team in the implementation of audits and regulatory inspections.
• Contribute to review of new/amended/unique SOPs and guidance documents.

Essential:

• GSMs must have strong working CAR-T experience (an understanding of the clinical application and aspects of CAR-T Cell Therapy).
• Must be based in UK, Poland or Spain
• University degree / Bachelor’s degree, preferably in medical or biological science, or discipline associated with Clinical Research, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3-4 years of progressive clinical trial experience
• Global Clinical Trial Management experience
• Experience of working with and delivering through strategic partners and 3rd party vendors
  
  

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

ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and 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 or submit a request here.

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