Manager, Clinical Operations

Manager, Clinical Operations- Chennai

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 Manager, Clinical Operations to join our diverse and dynamic team at ICON. As the Manager of Clinical Operations, you will be responsible for overseeing the processing, management, and quality control of imaging data within our clinical research projects. Your expertise will ensure that imaging operations meet regulatory standards and support the advancement of innovative therapies. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong foundation in imaging, clinical data programming, or data management, and a proven track record of leadership within the CRO industry.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Leading end-to-end image data operations, including analysis, quality control, and delivery of imaging data across clinical studies.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define imaging protocols and ensure alignment with study objectives.
• Implementing and maintaining quality assurance processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance of imaging data.
• Training, mentoring, and performance management of a team of 10–20 members, including onboarding and continuous development.
• Conducting monthly reviews of study status, risks/mitigations, timelines, and quality trends.
• Keeping up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in imaging technology to optimize operational effectiveness.
• Working within standard hours while demonstrating flexibility based on project and team needs.

Your Profile:

• Over 10 years of experience in clinical research, specifically within the CRO industry.
• Educational background in Radiology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field; an advanced degree is a plus.
• Preferred candidates will have a background in Clinical Data Programming, Data Management, or Imaging/Radiography.
• Minimum 2–3 years of direct people management experience, including performance management, team development, and mentorship.
• Strong understanding of imaging technologies, clinical data workflows, data integrity, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with diverse global stakeholders.

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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.

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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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