Global Study Associate Director overseeing oncology clinical trials for ICON’s sponsor-dedicated research model. Managing study teams, vendors, budgets, quality, and inspection readiness.
Responsibilities
Lead, provide guidance and delegate appropriately to a cross-functional study team or oversee outsourced delivery activities
Ensure clinical studies progress as planned and achieve milestones according to timelines, budget, and quality standards
Lead and facilitate communication across functions, external partners, and service providers
Lead and conduct investigator meetings and other study-related meetings
Provide input into and hold accountability for essential study-level documents from Clinical Study Protocol through Clinical Study Report
Develop and maintain study plans, quality and risk management plans, risk response strategies, and issue escalation pathways
Oversee external service providers, including CROs, central laboratories, IXRS, and ePRO vendors
Identify and report study quality issues and communicate corrective action plans
Oversee Trial Master File completion and ongoing quality-control activities
Ensure compliance with governance controls, including Delegation of Authority, Sunshine Act, financial attestations, and Clinical Trial Transparency
Re-forecast and manage study budgets and provide budget progress reports and mitigation plans
Ensure studies remain inspection-ready under ICH-GCP, SOPs, and relevant policies and serve as primary Study Management contact during audits or inspections
Provide performance feedback and mentor less experienced colleagues
Requirements
University degree (or equivalent), preferably in medical or biological sciences or discipline associated with clinical research
5+ years of relevant clinical experience in the pharmaceutical industry focused in Clinical Project/Trial Management
Experience overseeing large global clinical trial projects
Experience overseeing Oncology studies/projects is required
Legal right to work in the country where the role is based
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
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