Manager, Clinical Operations - Montreal or Ontario

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.

What you will be doing: 

As a Clinical Operations Manager at ICON, you’ll work ensure delivery and development of the Clinical Operations team against key metrics. Work with Leadership to develop and grow capabilities, productivity, and quality.

• Provide direction and accountability for the operational teams and their delivery at regional and site level.
• Resourcing, line management, training, functional delivery and input on discussions around quality and operational delivery measurements within the Clinical Operations group
• Conduct regular discussions with direct reports and lead team meetings at regional and manager team level.
• Assist with training for CRA Managers and Associates as required.
• Contact for region in regard to operational questions and escalations.
• Work with Director/Senior Director and/or VP Clinical Operations to communicate all critical issues, business growth opportunities, developing key relationships as well as providing input regarding budgeting discussions to drive productivity and quality within the region.
• Drive overall delivery at site and regional level, through your operational team to drive execution of service, client satisfaction, quality and efficiencies.
• Represent Clinical Operations at Sponsor and internal audits.

What you need to have: 

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 6 years Clinical Research experience that includes atleast 1 yr direct experience managing in the Project Management/Study Management space within Pharma and/or CRO setting.
• Experience in Project Management preferred and team management experience required 
• Excellent management skills, developed with a collaborative approach to driving performance and success in a global environment
• Knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines 
• Fluent in English and French (If located in Montreal, highly preferred to be fluent in French. If based in Ontario it would be helpful but not required)

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.