Manager, Study Start Up
- United States
- Study Start Up
- ICON Strategic Solutions
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About the role
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As a Manager, Study Start Up you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.
What you will be doing:
- Working directly with Investigative Sites, this role will independently 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.
- Must have an in-depth understanding of study start-up activities and associated regulatory requirements.
You are:
- Bachelor’s degree with a major in a related field (or equivalent experience) and at least 5 years of experience in study start-up In-depth knowledge of start-up processes and procedures
- Must have good working knowledge of ICH, FDA, IRB/IEC and other applicable regulations/guidelines
- Experience with investigative site start-up documents
- Good understanding of clinical trial execution
Key Competencies Required
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Self-motivated and ability to work well independently and in a team environment
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Excellent project management skills
- Excellent collaboration skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and process-oriented
In addition to experience listed above:
- Minimum of 8 years prior experience within a clinical role – for example Clinical Operations, Study Start Up, Clinical Team Manager - Highly preferred
- Undergraduate degree (or its international equivalent - Or equivalent related industry experience) in clinical, science or health-related field from an accredited institution
Why 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.
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.
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, colour, 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.
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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