IRT Project Manager

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations.

With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.

Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.

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

The Vendor Startup Manager is responsible to provide technical expertise for a given category during study startup to the VPM Vendor Program Manager and indirectly to the study start-up team.

The VSM enables a flawless and accelerated vendor service delivery at the trial start-up phase and supports implementation of defined category strategies and service standardization.

This role proactively assesses risk and concludes contingency plans to de-risk study startup

You will be doing:

Sponsor-dedicated:

• Reviewing of the vendor and category related specific sections of the protocol, ensure vendor expertise is leveraged when refining specifications towards Final Protocol
• Contributing to development of Study Specification Worksheet (SSW) to facilitate bid process and selection of Vendors.
• Co-ordinates vendor kick-off meeting and other vendor specific meetings
• Collects HA submission documents from vendor, as requested by countries participating in a study
• Performs robust User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for IRT
• Drive root cause analysis of supplier performance issues and look for trending
• Supports the implementation of standards, templates, tools, and processes for vendors at SSU for defined categories in collaboration with the VCE

You are:

Passionate, innovative and committed.

Here at ICON we want our employees to succeed and ensure that they are set up for this success through constant training, development and support. To enable success in this position you will have:

• 3+ years working experience and excellent knowledge of the clinical operation processes and vendor management within IRT
• Excellent knowledge of GxP and ICH regulations
• Expert knowledge of clinical trial design and mapping to supplier requirements
• Demonstrated root cause analysis, problem solving, and solution generation skills
• Experience in User Acceptance testing within IRT

Why ICON?

Our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

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.

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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