Manager of Study Start Up

About the role

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. As a Manager, Study Start Up at ICON, you will lead and oversee the start-up activities for clinical trials, ensuring that all processes are completed efficiently and in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site start-up and activation activities, supporting your team to deliver quality outcomes.
• Manage and oversee the end-to-end study start-up process, including site identification, feasibility, regulatory submissions, and site activation.
• Lead a team of study start-up professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure high performance and successful project delivery.
• Collaborate with sponsors, clinical operations, and regulatory teams to ensure compliance with local and global regulations and timelines for clinical trial initiation.
• Monitor study start-up metrics, timelines, and budgets to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Identify potential risks and challenges in the start-up process and implement strategies to mitigate delays or issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize the study start-up process and enhance overall efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field
• Extensive experience in clinical trial study start-up, with a strong understanding of global regulatory requirements and clinical operations
• Proven leadership skills, with experience managing and mentoring teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple studies and priorities simultaneously
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with sponsors and internal teams
• Experience with process optimization and implementing best practices in study start-up activities
• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 25%)

Benefits

• 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