Study Start up / Contracts associate

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.

As a Study Start up Associate, you will play an integral role in making sure that physicians at our research sites are prepared to start the trial of investigational, new pharmaceutical and biological products for clinical trials at their local practices. You will be partnering with one of the worlds premier Biopharmaceutical companies. You will be responsible for leading or supporting operational activities from start-up to close-out, for assigned studies and investigator sites to ensure compliance with study timelines and in accordance with prevailing laws and Good Clinical Practices.

What you will be doing:

• • Initiate and coordinate activities and essential documents management during start-up towards the compilation of a high-quality Investigator Initiation Package (IIP) leading to approval for site initiation
  • Work directly and interact with investigator sites to confirm readiness for site start-up by reviewing study site profile ready in SIP or reviewing/completing critical information Sheet inclusive of but not limited to Investigator Initiation Packages (IIP) essential documents components, Site contracts contacts, clinical supply shipment information, payment information, IRB submission and status
  • Perform timely and accurate task progress communication and data entry of all relevant study start up activities into the appropriate tracking system
  • Coordination of all necessary translations required for any start-up documentation
  • Attend study team meetings as required
  • Coordinate, balance and facilitate activities related to the completion of Critical Document Package (CDP) and the IP release checklist (SST004-SOP-F01) in accordance with ICH GCP guidelines and all applicable regulations, laws, ethical standards, other guidelines, sponsor requirements
  • Ensure that the overall process is focused on quality, efficiency and cost containment for a particular region / sub division within the CDP group, under the general mentorship of Mgr/Sr. Manager – Central Services or Designee

You are:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Life Sciences
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience or understanding of clinical study start up requirements and activities
• Experience of Clinical Trial operations and meeting regulatory guidelines
• Proficient project management skills

• Ability to work independently and also as a team member and to organize tasks, time and priorities, ability to multi-task

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in German and English

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.