ICON plc

Asset Quality Lead

ICON plc$100K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Blue Bell, PA
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in quality assurance within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry, with significant experience in a leadership role.
  • Extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines governing clinical trials (e.g., ICH-GCP, FDA regulations).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex quality issues.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Willingness to travel as required (approximately 25%).

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and implementation of quality assurance strategies and processes to support clinical trial activities.
  • Conduct comprehensive quality assessments and audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address quality issues and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Provide expert guidance and support to staff regarding quality assurance policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of quality management systems and documentation.

Benefits

  • 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.
Full Job Description
Asset Quality Lead

As a Asset Quality Lead at ICON, you will ensure the quality and compliance of clinical trials, interpreting regulatory requirements, and contribute to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies.

What You Will Do:

Your focus will be on driving quality assurance and compliance performance, ensuring quality, and building capability across your area.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading the development and implementation of quality assurance strategies and processes to support clinical trial activities.

  • Conducting comprehensive quality assessments and audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines.

  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and address quality issues and implement corrective actions as needed.

  • Providing expert guidance and support to staff regarding quality assurance policies, procedures, and best practices.

  • Contributing to the continuous improvement of quality management systems and documentation.

Your Profile:

You will bring significant quality assurance and compliance experience, with a track record of building high-performing teams and delivering results.

Required qualifications and experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or related field; advanced degree preferred.

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in quality assurance within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry, with significant experience in a leadership role.

  • Extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines governing clinical trials (e.g., ICH-GCP, FDA regulations).

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex quality issues.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

  • Willingness to travel as required (approximately 25%)


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.


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About ICON plc

ICON plc is a global provider of drug development and commercialisation services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. The company specialises in the strategic development, management and analysis of programs that support clinical development. ICON has approximately 15700 employees in 40 countries. The company was founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1990 and is headquartered in Leopardstown, Dublin. ICON has been publicly traded on the NASDAQ since 1998.
Learn more about ICON plc
Size
39,300 employees
Market Cap
$16.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$332.3 million
Founded
2017
5 Year Trend
+26.9%
Revenue
$2.7 billion
NASDAQ

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