Principal Manager, Clinical Quality Management

ICON plc

About The Position

Principal Manager, Clinical Quality Management (CQM) ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development We are currently seeking a Principal Manager, Clinical Quality Management (CQM) to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Principal Manager, CQM you will be responsible for leading and managing projects, ensuring successful execution and delivery of project objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a life sciences discipline highly preferred
Typically requires 8-10 years of experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience, in the biopharmaceutical industry
It is essential that this person wants to use their knowledge and experience to improve the way Global Clinical Operations (GCO) runs clinical trials.
This person will be leading meetings and facilitating conversations and completion of deliverables with Subject Matter Experts.
Sponsor/CRO GCP experience required (experience in a Clinical Project Manager role is ideal)
Strong operational understanding of Clinical Trials and GCP
Project Management experience is a must
Strong interest and understanding of Process/Controlled Document Management – this can be trained for the right person
Exemplary organization, communication, and facilitation skills
Exemplary QC skills

Responsibilities

Manages and drives all aspects of document development, revision, retirement, according to the Procedure section of this Charter, ensuring documents are written in alignment with sponsor procedures and quality standards.
Ensures Document Owner is informed of the process to develop, revise, or retire a controlled document.
Supports Document Owner with authoring. May author new documents upon request and as appropriate.
Manages and drives collaborative review, ensuring relevant functional area representation and drives resolution of edits/comments in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
Ensures completion of Learning Needs Assessment and Training Curriculum Impact Assessment.
Leads and drives Implementation planning in close collaboration with Document Owner and other relevant stakeholders.
Ensures final endorsement of document(s) prior to coordinating approval workflows in the Document Management System (DMS).
Acts as QMS Action Item Owner for CAPA Action Items requiring a controlled document revision.
Acts as QMS Planned Deviation Owner for Planned Deviations identified as part of implementation planning.
Supports internal and external audits and regulatory inspections by providing documentation, responding to auditor/inspector requests related to controlled documents, and ensuring timely resolution of audit findings or inspection observations related to the QMS.

Benefits

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits.
Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.
Our benefits examples include: Various annual leave entitlements A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
Life assurance Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates.
ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here.
Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.
Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply ICON is an award-winning workplace that enables you to make a difference to patients’ lives by being part of a world-class clinical research organisation that helps deliver new medicines & medical devices that are benefitting patients worldwide.
You are also part of a diverse company that cares about our world and is dedicated to conducting business more sustainably and supporting the communities in which we live.
If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a great environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.
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