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Manager, Clinical Operations

  1. Canada, United States
2025-116564
  1. ICON Strategic Solutions
  2. Other
  3. Remote

About the role

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We are currently seeking a Manager, Clinical Operations to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Manager, Clinical Operations at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the execution of clinical trials, ensuring that they are conducted efficiently, on time, and in compliance with regulatory requirements. You will contribute to the advancement of innovative therapies through strategic leadership in operational planning and management of clinical study teams.


What you will be doing:

  • Leading the operational planning and execution of clinical trials, ensuring adherence to protocols and timelines.
  • Engaging with cross-functional teams to optimize trial design and enhance operational efficiency throughout the clinical development process.
  • Monitoring trial progress and performance metrics, providing insights to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
  • Mentoring and developing junior staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence within the team.
  • Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth communication across clinical operations.

You are:

  • Advanced degree in a relevant field such as life sciences, nursing, or a related discipline preferred.
  • Extensive experience in managing clinical operations, with a solid understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage teams effectively in a dynamic environment.
  • Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, with a keen focus on optimizing processes.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive successful outcomes.


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

At ICON, diversity, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative which helps us better serve our people, patients, customers, and our communities. We're proud of our diverse workforce and the work we’ve done to become a more inclusive organisation. 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 through the form below.

https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations

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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