IRT Lead

IRT Lead

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 Senior Clinical System Lead to join our diverse and dynamic team. Working as an IRT Lead, exclusively assigned to a Pharmaceutical Company, you will act as the IRT Subject Matter Expert, working with IRT service providers and cross functional teams to lead the design, development, implementation and ongoing project management of the IRT components for assigned trials.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Leading the design, development, and implementation of clinical systems, ensuring they meet all functional and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams to define system needs, set specifications, and deliver solutions that enhance clinical trial management and data analysis.
• Overseeing the integration of clinical systems with other technologies and data sources to ensure seamless operation and data consistency.
• Providing strategic guidance on system enhancements, troubleshooting complex issues, and driving continuous improvements in system performance.
• Managing relationships with system vendors and stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of system updates, support, and alignment with clinical research objectives.

Your Profile:

• Degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in leading the development and implementation of IRT clinical systems, with a deep understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership skills, with proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and projects effectively.
• Proficiency in relevant programming languages and development tools, with experience in system integration and data management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse teams and external partners.

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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