Manager, Clinical Systems

Group Lead, Clinical Systems - Chennai, Office based

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 Systems for Validation team to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Manager, Clinical Systems at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the validation activities of both EDC and non-EDC components, that support efficient trial management and ensure data accuracy. Your responsibilities will include managing system validation plans, coordinating validation testing and documentation, leading risk assessments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain compliance and data integrity throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Provide line management oversight and leadership to the validation team
• Ensures team deliverables to expected quality and timelines, provides technical oversight as needed.
• Leading the development, implementation, and optimization of clinical systems to enhance data collection and reporting processes.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify system requirements and ensure alignment with clinical trial objectives.
• Monitoring system performance and conducting regular assessments to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency gains.
• Providing training and support to team members on clinical systems, fostering a culture of proficiency and accountability.
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and technology partners to facilitate effective communication and collaboration on system initiatives.

Your Profile:

• Advanced degree in a relevant field such as life sciences, information technology, or clinical research.
• Extensive experience in managing clinical systems or related technology, with a solid understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• • Typical minimum years of experience 10+, including at least 5 years of core experience in validation of the edit checks and backend listings
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage teams in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in clinical data management tools and systems, with a focus on optimizing user experience and data integrity.
• 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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