Manager, Externally Sponsored Research

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.

• Acts as the primary local operational contact for all external and internal stakeholders for assigned studies

• Provides guidance to external and internal stakeholders on ESR operational processes

• Facilitates local governance meetings including meeting minute documentation, reviews proposals for completeness

• Manages operational compliance with global and local policies, processes, and procedures within assigned tumor type area(s) to ensure timely, cost efficient and high-quality project delivery

• Monitors performance routinely and escalating to obtain necessary approvals for milestones shifts or deviations

• Coordinates effective collaboration and communications between internal stakeholders and external partners to enable high quality research projects

• Routinely reviews assigned study performance and escalates when projects are not being managed to time, cost and quality

• For studies that are not on track, ensures corrective action plans are created and documented in ESR study management system and action plans are progressing as planned

• Addresses as a matter of urgency any compliance issues, escalating problems as appropriate

• Ensure timely preparation of research CDAs/CSAs

• Serves as liaison between sponsor site and contracting team

• Management, with a proven track record of leading successful trials.

• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and GCP in clinical research.

• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and manage cross-functional teams.

• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of navigating complex project challenges.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree within a scientific or healthcare field or significant and comparable experience

• Experience within the pharmaceutical industry ideally working within a clinical study management and/or Externally Sponsored Research related role

• Experience working in study management systems

• Experience and knowledge of the clinical study and drug development processes and relevant guidelines, e.g., GCP/ICH for a specific therapeutic and geographical area

• 6-month assignment with potential to renew

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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