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Senior Clinical Trial Manager

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Hiring Remotely in Blue Bell, PA
Senior level
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in Blue Bell, PA
Senior level
Manage clinical trial operations, budgets, monitoring plans, enrollment, study start-up, issue resolution, and trial integrity. Mentor Clinical Research Associates and clinical trial managers, coordinate sponsors, vendors, and cross-functional teams, and oversee studies from start-up through database lock. The role supports complex or global trials and requires clinical trial management experience in relevant therapeutic areas, with approximately 25% travel.
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Senior Clinical Trial Manager - Remote, US

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.


As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.


As a Senior Clinical Trial Manager at ICON, you will manage clinical trial operations activities, supporting your team and stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes across our clinical programmes.


What You Will Do:

Your focus will be on coordinating clinical trial management delivery, resolving issues, and developing team capability.
Key responsibilities include:

  • Budget Oversight Oversee the clinical portion of the budget to ensure efficient resource allocation.
  • Ensuring Effective Study Oversight: Develop monitoring plans and tools, ensuring effective study oversight.
  • Optimizing Performance: Train and mentor Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) to optimize their performance.
  • Timely Study Start-Up & Enrollment: Drive enrollment and lead study start-up activities, adhering to timelines.
  • Improving Study Integrity Review trip reports and implement corrective and preventative action plans when necessary. Building Productive Relationships: Foster productive relationships with Sponsors, vendors, and cross-functional teams.

Your Profile:

You will have solid clinical trial management experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.
Required qualifications and experience:

  • A minimum of 4+ years of experience in a Clinical Trial Management position at a CRO or Pharmaceutical Organization.
  • Bachelor's degree in health, life sciences, or other relevant fields of study.
  • At least 10+ years of relevant experience in clinical trial management.
  • Preferred: 2+ years of monitoring experience.
  • Experience in Diabetes, Obesity, Cardiovascular, Immunology, Dermatology, GI, Endocrinology, or Respiratory
  • Experience in managing complex or global trials is advantageous.
  • Preferred: Experience in managing all trial components from start-up to database lock.
  • Preferred: Experience in coaching/mentoring other CTMs, leading a team of CTMs, and participating in departmental initiatives.
  • Willingness to travel as required (approximately 25%)

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Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.


Rewards & Benefits

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


Benefits may include:

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

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.


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


Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.


If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.

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