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Study Start Up Manager

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Manager, Study Start Up (Informed Consent)

At ICON, it's our people that set us apart.

As a global provider of drug development solutions, our work is serious business. But that doesn't mean you can't have fun while you do it. With our vision to be the partner of choice in drug development, we hire only the best and brightest in the industry. Are you one of them?

We are looking for someone to coordinate, manage, and facilitate the activities related to preparation, review and approval of country related and site level submissions in accordance with ICH, HCP and all applicable regulations, laws and other guidelines and ethical standards; and to ensure that study authorization roles and responsibilities are focused on quality optimization, efficiencies and cost containment.

The role

  • As a manager, the employee is expected to recognize the importance of and create culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs
  • Review study performance in each country within their remit and as applicable in each region and instigate actions to improve performance.
  • Direct line management to coordinate, manage and facilitate the activities related to preparation, review and approval of global, country related and site level activities for informed consent review for studies in SSU.
  • Ensure study authorization roles and responsibilities are focused on quality, optimization and efficiencies.

What you need

  • Minimum of 6 years of relevant clinical research industry experience
  • Performing ICF review as an essential function of the job
  • Bachelor's degree in the life sciences is preferred

Why join us?

Ongoing development is vital to us, and as a Study Start Up Associate you will have the opportunity to progress your career, with the potential to move into other related areas to enhance your skill set. Our benefits package is competitive, our scope is international and we genuinely care about our people and their success.

ICON is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/disability/vet/national origin

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