Global Study Manager

US-AnywhereRemote in Blue Bell, PA
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree in medical or biological sciences, or clinical research-related discipline.
  • 3+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or similar industry, preferably in global study management.
  • Strong experience managing vendors and external partners in clinical research.
  • In-depth knowledge of the clinical development process across various phases and therapy areas.
  • Excellent understanding of ICH/GCP international guidelines.
  • Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills for managing external service providers.
  • Proven project management and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the preparation of essential study documents and ensure quality verification.
  • Facilitate communication among internal teams and external partners to ensure timely and quality study delivery.
  • Plan and conduct internal and external meeting sessions, including investigators' meetings.
  • Manage supplies of investigational products and study materials through appropriate channels.
  • Identify risks and issues proactively and develop mitigation or action plans.
  • Ensure study documents are complete and verified for quality in the Trial Master File.
  • Support budget management responsibilities, including invoice reconciliation for external service providers.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Retirement and pension plans for financial security.
  • Life assurance and disability coverage for added protection.
  • Access to employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources.
  • Career development opportunities through training and structured pathways.
Full Job Description
Global Study Manager - early oncology

What you will be doing:

  • Leads/contributes to the preparation of delegated study documents (e.g. Informed Consent Form, master Clinical Study Agreement etc), and external service provider related documents (specifications, study specific procedures, descriptions, presentations etc.).
  • Maintains and facilitates interactions with internal functions including but not limited to Enablement, Data Management, Procurement, Regulatory, Patient Safety and Quality Assurance, and external functions including the CROs and other external service providers to ensure an efficient study delivery to time, costs and quality objectives.
  • Contributes to the planning and conduct of internal and external meetings (e.g.
  • Investigators’/Monitors’ meeting).
  • Ensures the supply of Investigational product and study materials by liaising with Clinical Supply Chain or external service providers as appropriate.
  • Proactively contributes to risk and issue identification, development of mitigation and/or action plans for identified risks and issues.
  • Ensures that all study documents in scope of GSM’s responsibilities are complete and verified for quality in Trial Master File.
  • Supports GSD/GSAD with budget management, such as external service provider invoice reconciliation.
  • Adheres to global clinical processes, procedural documents, applicable Quality & Compliance manual documents and international guidelines such as ICH/GCP to ensure study is inspection ready at all times.
  • Supports GSADs in project management as per agreed delegation.
  • For outsourced studies, supports GSD/GSAD in management of the CRO Project Manager to ensure study delivery according to agreed timelines, budget and quality standards, while ensuring that the appropriate level of oversight of the CRO is maintained and documented throughout the lifecycle of the study, in accordance with relevant  SOPs and guidelines (e.g. description of services and transfer of obligations).


Your profile:

  • University degree (or equivalent), preferably in medical or biological sciences or discipline associated with clinical research.
  • Relevant experience from within the pharmaceutical industry or similar organization or academic experience, preferably of at least 3 years.
  • Experience in global study management focused heavily on the management of vendors and external partners
  • Knowledge of clinical development / drug development process in various phases of development and therapy areas
  • Excellent knowledge of international guidelines ICH/GCP
  • Excellent communication and relationship building skills, including external service provider management skills
  • Good project management skills
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate as well as work independently
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Computer proficiency, advanced computer skills in day-to-day tasks
  • Excellent verbal and written communication in English
  • Early phase oncology experience required

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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