Local Trial manager - Switzerland based

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

What you will be doing:

• Is responsible for country do-ability (if applicable) and site feasibility assessment in conjunction with CTA (if applicable), SM and GTM.
• Implements any local criteria for site selection. Ensure consistent conduct of pre-trial assessment visits and instruct teams on appropriate follow-up of pre-trial visit report and country feasibility report. Recommends suitable sites for selection to participate in trial.
• Collaborates  with the CPL, GTM, local management/Country Head and Protocol Owner to select final site list.
• Contributes input to the Trial Plan, Safety Monitoring Plan, Filing and Archiving Plan and Investigational Product documents at a country level or initiates development of these plans for a single country trial.
• Leads and coordinates local trial team activities in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Work Instructions (WI) and applicable regulations. Leads local project planning activities to meet recruitment targets and to deliver high quality data on time and within study budget. Including but not limited to: development of local trial specific procedures and tools, recruitment planning, contingency and risk management, and budget forecasting.
• Ensures that all SAEs/PQCs are reported within reporting timelines and documented as appropriate.
• Maintains and updates trial management systems (e.g. CTMS, eTMF/LAF, Trial Master Source and Sharepoints).  Uses study tools and management reports available to analyze trial progress
• Monitors country progress and initiates corrective and preventive actions when the trial deviates from plans and communicates study progress and issues to study management teams.
• May submit requests for vendor services and may support vendor selection.
• May lead negotiation of trial site contracts and budgets. Forecasts and manages country/local trial budget to ensure accurate finance reporting and trial delivered –within budget. Adheres to finance reporting deliverables and timelines.
• Attends/participates in Investigator Meetings as needed. May schedule and conduct a local/country investigator meeting
• Conducts local trial team meetings and provides or facilitates SM training when needed (i.e. implementation of study amendment-and changes in study related processes).
• Reviews and approves Monitoring Visit Reports submitted by SM; identifies issues and/or trends across a trial project and escalates deviation issues to the GTM and FM as needed
• Reviews and approves site and local vendor invoices as required
• Works with SM to ensure CAPP is implemented for  audits and inspection or any quality related visits
• Complies with relevant training requirements.
• Acts as local expert for assigned protocols. Develops strong therapeutic knowledge to support roles and responsibilities. May represent Global Clinical Operations on cross functional teams.
• Acts as primary local/country contact for a trial. Establishes and maintains excellent working relationships with external stakeholders, in particular investigators, study trial coordinators and other site staff; and internal stakeholders, including Medical Affairs and Marketing for Medical Affairs trials.
• Actively contributes to process improvement; training and mentoring of Clinical Trial Administrators, Site Managers and other LTMs

You are:

• A minimum of a BA/BS degree is required. 
• A degree in a health or science related field is preferred.
• Minimum two to four years of pharmaceutical and/or clinical trial management experience is preferred.  
• Specific therapeutic area experience may be required depending on the position. 
• Should have solid understanding of the drug development process including ICH/GCP and local regulatory requirements. 
• Solid communication and computer skills required. 
• Proficient in speaking and writing German and English language.  Good written and oral communication skills

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.