Manager, Clinical Operations
- Reading
- ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
- Clinical Operations Management
- Home or Office
About the role
Clinical Operations Manager - Sponsor Dedicated
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 (COM) to join our diverse and dynamic team supporting a single sponsor. As a COM 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.
Please note - this role requires travel to Reading, Berkshire once a week (to visit our client). Home location close to this area is ideal.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Provide direct line management to a team of Clinical Research Associates (CRAs), including performance management, coaching, and career development, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence within the team
- Monitor metrics and KPIs (e.g., monitoring visit frequency, data quality, site performance) to ensure operational effectiveness
- Leading the operational planning and execution of clinical trials for a single sponsor,, ensuring adherence to protocols and timelines.
- Engaging with cross-functional teams to optimize trial design and enhance operational efficiency throughout the clinical development process..
- Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth communication across clinical operations.
Your Profile:
- Advanced degree in a relevant field such as life sciences, nursing, or a related discipline.
- Extensive experience in managing clinical operations, including people management with a solid understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Strong CRA 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 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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At ICON, our employees are our greatest strength. That’s why we are committed to empowering you to live your best life, both inside and outside of work. Whether your ambition is lead a global team, become a deep scientific or technical expert, work in-house with our customers or gain experience in a variety of different ICON functions, we will support you in realising your full potential. See all locations Learn more about Our Culture at ICON
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