Manager, Study Start-Up

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.

Working directly with Investigative Sites, this role will manage and perform activities at a site level associated with study start‐up including regulatory document collection, preparation of ethics submission documents, informed consent review and essential document package review.  Reporting to the SAM Line Manager, the Site Activation Manager must have an in‐depth understanding of study start‐up activities and associated regulatory requirements.

• Build and cultivate relationships with key study personnel, including Study Coordinators
• Work directly with Investigative Sites for all aspects of study start‐up including: activation timeline development, regulatory document preparation and collection, assisting with IRB/EC submissions and informed consent review
• Assist in creation, review and customization of country/site specific Informed Consent Forms (ICFs)
• Assist in drafting and responding to IRB queries and facilitating responses to EC queries
• Assist in contract and budget negotiations, as necessary
• Manage translations of relevant study documents
• Proactively identify site challenges and implement appropriate mitigations
• Provide regular local status updates to study team and escalated risks to timelines
• Manage and track issues and escalations to internal stakeholders
• Assist in the development of start‐up plans
• Update study‐tracking tools and databases with site status
• May participate in feasibility and/or site identification activities
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in a related field and at least 5 years of experience in study start‐up In‐depth knowledge of start‐up processes and procedures
• Demonstrates solid understanding of key regulatory authorities and regulatory requirements, ICH Guidelines, and GCP's governing the startup of clinical trials
• Experience with investigative site start‐up documents
• Good understanding of clinical trial execution
• Fluency in English and in host country language

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.

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