Systems Validation Specialist

Systems Validation Specialist - San Antonio, TX

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.

We are currently seeking a Systems Validation Specialist to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Systems Validation Specialist at ICON, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our systems meet regulatory requirements and industry standards, thereby enhancing the reliability and integrity of our clinical operations. You will contribute to the successful delivery of innovative treatments and therapies by validating systems and processes that support clinical research.

• Conducting validation activities for systems, applications, and processes used in clinical research to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define validation strategies and documentation standards.
• Overseeing the execution of validation protocols, including installation qualification (IQ), operational qualification (OQ), and performance qualification (PQ).
• Providing technical guidance on system validation methodologies and best practices to enhance operational efficiency.
• Assisting in the identification and remediation of any issues related to system validation and compliance.

• Degree in a relevant field such as life sciences, computer science, or engineering.
• Experience in systems validation within the pharmaceutical or clinical research industry, with a solid understanding of regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

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.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, diversity, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative which helps us better serve our people, patients, customers, and our communities. We're proud of our diverse workforce and the work we’ve done to become a more inclusive organisation. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON 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.

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 or submit a request here

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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