Clinical Trial Liaison
About The Position
At ICON Strategic Solutions, the Clinical Trial Liaison works in a sponsor-dedicated model and focuses on oncology studies. The role combines scientific and therapeutic expertise with strategic investigator engagement to strengthen protocol understanding, develop tailored enrollment strategies, and build long-term relationships with investigators. Current oncology experience is required. The liaison manages investigator engagement from identification and qualification through enrollment, database lock support, and study closeout. They lead site-level strategy and risk planning, use performance metrics to support enrollment and data delivery, maintain inspection readiness, and collaborate across functions and with vendors to resolve operational challenges. The role also supports site prospecting, strategic country and site selection, protocol localization, and, where applicable, end-to-end management of post-marketing safety studies. The position serves as a key link among investigators, field teams, vendors, and internal partners. It may involve representing investigator engagement with regulatory agencies, ethics committees, and national research organizations. Travel of up to 60% is required.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in clinical research or the pharmaceutical industry, including direct interaction or work with healthcare professionals and clinical sites.
- At least 2 years of relevant clinical or therapeutic-area experience in oncology.
- Excellent understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), clinical development and operations, and the clinical trial lifecycle.
- Demonstrated understanding of the therapeutic landscape and standards of care, with the ability to apply this knowledge to decision-making.
- Proven ability to build credibility and influence the healthcare professional community through scientific expertise and strong relationships.
- Ability to travel up to 60%.
- Legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in a scientific or clinical field, such as PharmD, PhD, MD, or MSc (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Manage investigator engagement from identification and qualification through enrollment, database lock support, and study closeout.
- Explain protocol intent, scientific rationale, and patient eligibility requirements to investigators.
- Build and sustain strategic relationships with investigators across trials and therapeutic areas.
- Develop tailored recruitment strategies aligned with site capabilities, patient populations, and study objectives.
- Identify opportunities to reach new patients and accelerate enrollment, including through novel site models and community-based research initiatives.
- Capture and communicate site insights to improve feasibility, protocol design, and study conduct.
- Lead site-level strategy and risk planning to support enrollment and data delivery.
- Use performance metrics to anticipate issues, intervene, and maintain progress toward clinical milestones.
- Promote continuous inspection readiness across sites.
- Collaborate with internal functions and vendor partners to resolve operational barriers.
- Apply knowledge of local treatment paradigms and standards of care to inform country and site selection and protocol localization.
- Oversee and perform quality assurance for vendor monitoring, escalating risks proactively.
- Where applicable, lead end-to-end management of Post-Marketing Safety Studies in compliance with local regulations.
- Cultivate a portfolio of strategically aligned, high-impact investigators who prioritize trials.
- Provide investigators with responsive, knowledgeable scientific partnership and support.
- Collaborate with Medical, Clinical, Study Delivery, and other functions to align priorities and address challenges.
- Conduct data-informed site prospecting and prioritization.
- Serve as a liaison among field teams, vendors, and investigators, supporting alignment and knowledge transfer.
- Partner with field team colleagues to improve investigator and site experiences, collaboration, enrollment outcomes, and investigator relationships.
- Where applicable, represent Investigator Engagement with regulatory agencies, ethics committees, and national research organizations.
- Help improve regulatory agility and operational feasibility, and ensure local requirements are reflected in compliant trial execution and internal processes.
- Partner with leadership on regional initiatives and broader clinical development success.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary and performance-related incentives.
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
