ICON plc
ICON plc
ICON plc is a global contract research organisation serving the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. Its work spans clinical, consulting, and commercial services that support drug development from early research through post-marketing activities. The company provides solutions including decentralised clinical trials, cardiac safety, early clinical laboratories, medical imaging, regulatory intelligence, and real-world evidence. ICON plc also brings therapeutic expertise to areas such as cardiovascular disease, oncology, internal medicine, cell and gene therapies, and biosimilars, combining data analysis with patient-focused approaches to help advance clinical programmes.

Senior Clinical Trial Manager (Remote, Pennsylvania)

Lead clinical trial delivery for ICON, overseeing study start-up, execution, compliance, risk management, budgets, and closeout. Partner with sponsors and study teams to deliver high-quality research programs.

Description

  • Manage assigned clinical trials from operational planning through delivery, meeting milestones, timelines, budget expectations, and quality standards.
  • Coordinate study start-up, site activation, enrollment planning, and execution through database lock.
  • Monitor study progress, monitoring activities, clinical metrics, and site performance.
  • Create and implement study oversight plans, monitoring strategies, and risk mitigation measures.
  • Resolve operational issues proactively to keep studies on track for successful delivery.
  • Maintain effective working relationships with sponsors, investigators, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Evaluate study performance metrics and deliver regular status reports and updates.
  • Support, mentor, and collaborate with Clinical Research Associates and other study team members.
  • Ensure trial activities meet protocol requirements, ICH-GCP guidelines, and applicable regulations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, health sciences, nursing, pharmacy, or another relevant scientific discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Substantial clinical trial management experience in a CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology setting, with CRO experience preferred.
  • Track record of leading and delivering clinical studies from start-up through closeout.
  • Strong knowledge of clinical trial operations, ICH-GCP, and relevant regulatory requirements.
  • Experience overseeing study timelines, budgets, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Ability to assess risks, resolve complex operational issues, and drive study execution.
  • Previous clinical trial monitoring experience preferred.
  • Experience with global and/or complex clinical trials preferred.
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%.
  • Legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based.

Benefits

  • Competitive base pay with 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.
  • Structured training and career development opportunities.

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