ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations. With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.

Junior Clinical Trial Manager (CTM 1) - Biotech - Homebased in the UK

Can also be homebased in other countries

The clinical trial manager is responsible for studies from initiation through close-out of the studies. As a CTM, you will bring clinical trial operations experience in phase ideally in complex studies such as oncology or rare diseases.

CTM responsibilities include:

• Leadership and oversight of CROs / Vendors
• Negotiating contracts with CROs/vendors
• Inputting or helping to develop clinical protocols, clinical monitoring plans for example
• Tracking and oversight of patient recruitment
• Monitoring report review as well as reviewing protocol deviations to maintain quality data
• Building relationship with clinical study staff (external/internal)
• Co-monitoring CROs personnel upon predefined plan
• Problem solving and escalating when required
• Leading clinical study team and study team meetings
• Clear communicating with the wider to achieve common study goals
• Budget: study timelines preparation, keeping within scope and the clinical development plan
• Risk management and assessment and where needed risk mitigation steps

The Clinical Trial Manager can also provide input to the clinical development strategy/plan as well as maintain or co-write SOPs within clinops

What is required

• Bachelor’s degree ideally within health sciences (biology, biomedical Sciences, pharmacy, etc.) or equivalent by experience
• Ideally a minimum of 12/18 months of experience managing CROs and vendors would be preferred (within clinical operations is needed)
• Biotech working experience with hands-on auto-immune and/or oncology clinical trial management would be an advantage
• Technical systems to include MS project, databases, etc.
• Knowledge of ICH-GCP and other applicable legislation to successfully execute the clinical study

What is offered

• The role is homebased in the UK/England
• It can also be fully home based in the following countries:
  • Belgium
  • Germany
  • Ireland
  • Netherlands
  • Poland
  • United States
• A full-time and permanent contract of employment with us seconded to one single sponsor
• Salary according to level of skills and experience
• Company benefits: and annual leave

What is required

• Bachelor’s degree ideally within health sciences (biology, biomedical Sciences, pharmacy, etc.) or equivalent by experience
• Ideally a minimum of 5 years of experience managing CROs and vendors would be preferred (within clinical operations is needed)
• Biotech working experience with hands-on auto-immune and/or oncology clinical trial management would be an advantage
• Technical systems to include MS project, databases, etc.
• Knowledge of ICH-GCP and other applicable legislation to successfully execute the clinical study

What is offered

• The role is homebased in the UK/England
• It can also be fully home based in the following countries:
  • Belgium
  • Germany
  • Ireland
  • Netherlands
  • Poland
  • United States
• A full-time and permanent contract of employment with us seconded to one single sponsor
• Salary according to level of skills and experience
• Company benefits: and annual leave

Benefits of Working in ICON:

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.

At 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.

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, 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.