Global Trial Optimization Specialist

Home Based (US)

About the role

Develop strategic patient recruitment and retention recommendations to aid clinical trial teams in executing clinical studies within proposed timelines. Serve as an expert consultant to project teams for existing projects needing recruitment and retention support.

Responsibilities

• Manage the scope of work, objectives, quality of deliverables, and other activities of assigned projects (may co-manage or independently manage based on scope)
• Serve as primary project contact for Patient Recruitment and Retention programs with the sponsor to maintain appropriate communication channels and adherence to reporting schedules
• Select and manage recruitment and retention vendors
• Coordinate strategy-related project activities for the study team and sponsor to confirm overall project milestones are met
• Maintain knowledge of current and innovative recruitment trends, vendors, and technologies to increase productivity and recommend additional support as needed
• Leverage internal and external intelligence to support and refine strategies on assigned projects
• Support continued process improvement to maintain quality within the organization
• Travel of 10% could be expected for client meetings and Investigator Meetings (domestic or international)

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in medicine, pharmacy, nursing, or biological science
• At least 3 years of career experience, including 2 years in the conduct of clinical trials
• Knowledge in business process analytics and continuous improvement highly preferred
• Pharma and/or CRO experience highly preferred
• Feasibility experience required
• Patient recruitment strategy planning experience (at site and country level)
• Infectious disease clinical research background experience required
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future

Skills

• Robust analytical skills and ability to synthesize data and differing points of view to navigate to an evidence-based, data-driven solution
• Ability to negotiate and influence stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge and ability to apply GCP/ICH and applicable regulatory guidelines
• Superior presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to identify risks to execution and contribute to planned solutions
• Proficiency in data analysis and presentation software, Microsoft Word, and Excel
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Effective time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a matrix environment

Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

• Competitive base salary and performance-related incentives
• Health and wellbeing programs including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
• Retirement and pension plans
• Life assurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programs and wellbeing resources
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

Pay

$95,000 - $115,000 per year