ICON plc

Manager Clinical Operations

ICON plc$95K — $115K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field
  • Extensive experience in managing clinical operations, with knowledge of regulatory requirements
  • Strong leadership skills to guide and motivate teams in a dynamic environment
  • At least 2 years as an Operations Manager or in a people leadership position
  • Minimum 3 years of direct experience in biosample management
  • Proficiency in project management tools with a focus on process optimization
  • Excellent communication skills with an ability to influence stakeholders
  • Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time

Responsibilities

  • Lead operational planning and execution of clinical trials while adhering to protocols
  • Engage with cross-functional teams to enhance trial design and operational efficiency
  • Monitor trial progress and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement
  • Mentor and develop junior staff, fostering teamwork and excellence
  • Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders for effective communication

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement and pension plans
  • Life assurance and disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programs and wellbeing resources
  • Structured training and career development opportunities
Full Job Description
Line Manager - Biospecimen

What You Will Do:

Your focus will be on coordinating clinical operations delivery, resolving issues, and developing team capability.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Leading the operational planning and execution of clinical trials, ensuring adherence to protocols and timelines.
  • Engaging with cross-functional teams to optimize trial design and enhance operational efficiency throughout the clinical development process.
  • Monitoring trial progress and performance metrics, providing insights to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
  • Mentoring and developing junior staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence within the team.
  • Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth communication across clinical operations.


Your Profile:

You will have solid clinical operations experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.

Required qualifications and experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field
  • Extensive experience in managing clinical operations, with a solid understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage teams effectively in a dynamic environment.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Operations Manager or in a people leadership role
  • Minimum of 3 years of direct experience in biosample management is required
  • Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, with a keen focus on optimizing processes.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive successful outcomes.
  • Willingness to travel as required (approximately 10%)


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.

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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