Manager, Study Start Up

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations.

With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.

Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.

Role Responsibilities:

• To mentor and lead a team of Study Start Up Associates globally, working with and through others.
• Build and negotiate processes with Sponsors, Portfolio Directors
• Deliver training to members of the team as well as global study teams to ensure quality and alignment of processes
• Continually assess opportunities for process improvements and develop and monitor process change implementation.
• Provide financial oversight to ensure appropriate profitability and Monitor and manage staff workload to optimize resource utilization.
• Responsible for overseeing whole process of Site Selection.
• CA/EC submission experience and / or contract negotiation experience in the RWS study designs preferred

Your background and experience:

• A legal background and experience with contracts (essential)
• Fluency in English (with local language)
• Management experience is preferred
• Exceptional time management and organisational skills.
• History of working as a team lead within a CRO environment.

Benefits of Working in ICON:

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career – both now, and into the future.

ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.