🎯 Lead Global Clinical Trials with Strategic Excellence
ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device organizations. Our mission is to accelerate the development of therapies that improve patient lives.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Clinical Operations to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for our clinical trial programs. In this pivotal role, you will lead teams, optimize processes, and ensure the successful execution of complex, global clinical studies—driving both project success and team development.
đź“‹ KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
🗂️ Strategic Leadership & Team Management
- Lead and develop a high-performing clinical operations team, ensuring effective planning, execution, and monitoring of clinical trials across phases and therapeutic areas.
- Develop and implement operational strategies to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Foster a culture of excellence, mentorship, and continuous improvement within the team.
🔍 Operational Excellence & Compliance
- Oversee end-to-end clinical trial activities, including site selection, initiation, monitoring, and close-out, ensuring ICH-GCP compliance and data integrity.
- Monitor trial performance metrics, proactively identify risks, and implement corrective and preventive actions to optimize study outcomes.
- Ensure all operations align with regulatory requirements, SOPs, and client expectations.
🤝 Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with Clinical Development, Data Management, Regulatory Affairs, and Project Management to ensure seamless integration of clinical operations with overall project goals.
- Serve as a key internal and external stakeholder liaison, building strong relationships with sponsors, sites, and internal partners.
- Drive process innovation and operational best practices across the organization.
👤 YOUR PROFILE
âś… ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Degree in Life Sciences, Clinical Research, or a related field.
- Extensive experience in clinical operations with a proven track record of managing and leading global clinical trials across multiple phases and therapeutic areas.
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience in guiding, mentoring, and developing clinical operations professionals.
- In-depth knowledge of ICH-GCP, regulatory guidelines, and clinical trial processes.
- Excellent strategic, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive cross-functional alignment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, timelines, and complex operational challenges.
🌟 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in a global CRO or sponsor environment managing large, multinational studies.
- Advanced degree (e.g., MSc, MBA) or relevant professional certifications.
- Proven success in process optimization, change management, and operational innovation.
đź’Ľ WHY JOIN ICON AS A SENIOR MANAGER?
- Strategic Impact:Â Shape the operational direction of high-profile clinical programs that bring new therapies to patients worldwide.
- Leadership Development:Â Lead, mentor, and grow a team within a globally respected clinical research organization.
- Career Advancement: Clear pathway to Director and Executive-level roles with global scope and influence.
- Global Collaboration:Â Work with cross-functional, international teams and industry-leading sponsors.
- Comprehensive Benefits:Â Competitive salary, performance incentives, health and wellness programs, retirement planning, and flexible working arrangements.
🚀 READY TO LEAD THE FUTURE OF CLINICAL OPERATIONS?
👉 APPLY NOW FOR THE SENIOR MANAGER, CLINICAL OPERATIONS POSITION.
ICON is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply—your experience and potential are what matter most.
