Study Operations Manager I

The Study Operations Manager will have responsibilities for study and regional or specific country level activities from study startup through conduct and study close. The Study Operations Manager has responsibility for study management aspects of assigned studies of limited complexity (e.g. single country, a small number of countries/sites) or manage a unique part of a larger study (e.g. recruitment and retention). The Study Operations Manager will be assigned to one or more studies and will be tasked with taking on responsibilities in support of Global Study Managers, other Study Operational Managers and the larger Study Management delivery of the study. The Study Operations Manager may partner with the Global Study Manager, Study Start Up Project Manager, Site Intelligence Lead, Country Trial Manager, Site Care Partners, Site Excellence Partners, Site Relationship Partners, Contracts Lead, Regulatory Affairs, pCRO and others as required to ensure a coordinated approach to study start up, execution and close out.

The Study Operations Manager has comprehensive knowledge in managing and coordinating specific tasks and responsibilities as part of the larger Study Management team.  The Study Operations Manager I may lead specific parts of the project or drive specific countries.  They may help guide the Study Management strategy by inputting local intelligence and providing accurate updates on tasks delegated to them in order to support establishment of critical path activities and risks.  They will ensure the operational delivery of responsible tasks within one or more studies, in accordance with the appropriate quality standards including ICH/GCP standards, SOPs, local operating guidelines and local regulatory requirements, as applicable. The Study Operations Manager may be responsible to independently take on activities with instruction provided as needed. They may lead and guide the closing out of one or more studies of low complexity post database lock.

Accountable for the execution of tasks of moderate complexity and developing solutions to problems as needed to support deliverables.  The Study Operations Manager will be accountable and responsible for tasks as designated on the study by the Global Study Manager which may include:

• Regional/Country/Study level implementation of Startup and Site Activation Plans (through SUPM or pCRO if assigned)

• Regional/Country/Study level Recruitment Strategy
• Responsible to support the development of study level plans
• Communication with the local team and internal stakeholders and pCRO as applicable and as listed above to ensure efficient and timely study delivery of the agreed plans
• Responsible for study and/or country vendor management and oversight including follow up and coordination of vendor deliverables
• Responsible for ensuring the follow up and coordination of Regional/site QEs, PDs, data issues, metrics review, site issues/risks, audit responses, etc.
• The Study Operational Manager will be able to work independently and exercise their own judgement.

You are:

• Relevant operational clinical trial experience
• A scientific or technical degree is preferred along with knowledge of clinical trial methodology
• BA/BS relevant experience
• MBA/MS/ relevant experience
• BS/BSc/MS/MSc
• Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, clinical and regulatory operations and environment in countries under responsibility
• English is 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.
Visit our careers website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits

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.

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