Senior Clinical Trial Manager

ICON plc • Raleigh, NC

1d • Remote

About The Position

As a Senior Clinical Trial Manager at ICON, you will manage clinical trial operations activities and support teams and stakeholders in delivering high-quality outcomes across clinical programmes. The role focuses on coordinating clinical trial management delivery, resolving issues, and developing team capability.

You will oversee the clinical portion of the budget, develop monitoring plans and tools to support effective study oversight, train and mentor Clinical Research Associates (CRAs), and drive enrollment and study start-up activities in accordance with timelines. You will also review trip reports, implement corrective and preventative action plans when needed, and build productive relationships with sponsors, vendors, and cross-functional teams. Travel is required as needed, approximately 25%.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience in a Clinical Trial Management position at a CRO or pharmaceutical organization.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in clinical trial management.
• Bachelor's degree in health, life sciences, or another relevant field of study.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and develop a team.
• Willingness to travel as required, approximately 25%.
• Legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of monitoring experience.
• Experience managing complex or global trials.
• Experience managing all trial components from start-up to database lock.
• Experience coaching or mentoring other CTMs, leading a team of CTMs, and participating in departmental initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the clinical portion of the budget to ensure efficient resource allocation.
• Develop monitoring plans and tools to ensure effective study oversight.
• Train and mentor Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) to optimize their performance.
• Drive enrollment and lead study start-up activities while adhering to timelines.
• Review trip reports and implement corrective and preventative action plans when necessary.
• Foster productive relationships with sponsors, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate clinical trial management delivery, resolve issues, and develop team capability.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior