ICON plc

Manager, Quality Assurance

ICON plc$100K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Blue Bell, PA
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
  • 5+ years of quality assurance experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO sectors
  • Deep understanding of regulatory requirements for clinical trials (e.g., ICH-GCP, FDA)
  • Strong analytical skills for identifying and resolving quality issues
  • Excellent communication for effective cross-team collaboration
  • Willingness to travel (approx. 35%)

Responsibilities

  • Develop quality assurance strategies and processes for clinical trials
  • Conduct quality assessments and audits for regulatory compliance
  • Collaborate with project teams to address quality issues and implement solutions
  • Provide guidance on quality assurance policies and best practices
  • Maintain quality management systems and documentation

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
  • Learning and development opportunities for career advancement
Full Job Description
Manager, Quality Assurance

As a Process, Training and Execution 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 coordinating quality assurance and compliance delivery, resolving issues, and developing team capability.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing and implementing quality assurance strategies and processes to support clinical trial activities.
  • Conducting quality assessments and audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines.
  • Collaborating with project teams to identify and address quality issues and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Providing guidance and support to staff regarding quality assurance policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Contributing to the development and maintenance of quality management systems and documentation.

Your Profile:

You will have solid quality assurance and compliance experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.

Required qualifications and experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality assurance within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry.
  • 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 quality issues effectively.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Willingness to travel as required (approximately 35%)

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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