Global Study Manager

Global Study Manager

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 are currently seeking a Global Study Manager to join our diverse and dynamic team. In this role, you will lead and coordinate global study activities, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will oversee all aspects of study execution, from planning and resource management to stakeholder communication and risk mitigation.

Aligned to a global biopharmaceutical company (focused on developing innovative vaccines and specialty medicines that prevent and treat disease worldwide), you can expect to be involved in end‑to‑end study operational oversight, cross‑functional leadership and vendor coordination, and quality, compliance, and inspection‑readiness activities.

Please see below for additional responsibilities:

Role Responsibilities

• Developing and managing detailed study plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, to ensure successful delivery.

• Leading cross‑functional study teams, coordinating activities to meet study objectives, and facilitating effective communication and collaboration.

• Monitoring study progress, identifying risks and issues, and implementing mitigation strategies to keep the study on track.

• Engaging with stakeholders to manage expectations, provide updates, and ensure alignment with study goals and organisational priorities.

• Preparing and presenting study reports, status updates, and performance metrics to senior management and other key stakeholders.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in project management or a scientific discipline is preferred, along with significant experience in clinical project management and team leadership.

• Proven track record of managing global clinical trials from initiation to close‑out, with strong delivery across scope, timelines, and budget.

• Strong leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to manage cross‑functional teams and prioritise effectively.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and manage stakeholder expectations.

• Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies; certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2 are advantageous.

• Detail‑oriented, proactive, and adaptable, with a commitment to achieving study goals and driving continuous improvement.

This remote role can be based in either Madrid, Sofia, Prague, Athens, Budapest or Warsaw.

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.

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

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.

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