Manager of Clinical Operations

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations. With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.

We are currently recruiting for a Manager of Clinical Operations to be based in our office in Japan.

Our rapid global expansion means that the pace of work here at ICON is often fast and our people are challenged daily to maintain the highest standards of best practice. Nowhere is this more so that our Clinical Operations department and as a Manager of Clinical Operations you will collaborate with Project Teams to ensure that your team of CRAs and In-House CRAs are able to deliver demanding clinical trials on time and on budget. 

Your role will also focus on managing the resources within the team innovatively and effectively, providing training and development opportunities to the team, performing accompanied visits, handling quality issues and supporting the delivery of the overall KPI’s.

Developing your team is also key along with pro-actively promoting communication and the sharing of ideas across departments and offices on a global basis. 

We are seeking experienced line managers who have managed teams of CRAs and In-house CRAs, and who are comfortable operating within a truly global environment and working effectively with new technologies.

You will have undergraduate degree (or international equivalent) in life sciences or health-related field from an accredited institution in addition to experience within a similar functional management role. 
Substantial experience using computerised information systems including experience with PC-Windows, word processing, and electronic spreadsheets is required. Clinical trials development experience is required as is a thorough knowledge of ICH and local regulatory authority regulations regarding drug research and development. 
This is a unique opportunity to give your ideas a global platform, expand your knowledge base with our cross-continent operations and, ultimately, grow your career within an expanding organisation.
Fluency in English and natve level of Japanese are required.

Together with our competitive benefits package, we will pay a salary fully commensurate both with the significance of this appointment and with the required calibre of the successful candidate.

Benefits of Working in ICON:

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.

ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and 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.