MidFull TimeENEurope
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
Job title - Study Manager
Location - Must be based in Europe (remote)
Fully sponsor dedicated
Working fully embedded within a growing program, you will play a critical role in ensuring clinical studies are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
What You Will Do:
Partner closely with the Study Delivery Lead to support end-to-end operational delivery of clinical studies, from start-up through close-out and archiving.
Establish, maintain, and oversee study plans, internal systems, databases, trackers, and project documentation to support effective study execution.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with internal teams and external partners, including CROs and vendors, to manage study operations across all phases and therapeutic areas in line with applicable regulations, operating models, and industry standards.
Monitor study progress, proactively identify risks or issues, and escalate or resolve challenges impacting quality, timelines, or budget.
Review and contribute to key clinical documents such as protocols, informed consent forms, and operational plans (e.g. Monitoring Plans, Risk Management Plans, Vendor Oversight Plans, Communication Plans).
Lead and facilitate interactions with internal stakeholders (e.g. regulatory, quality, local country teams) and external vendors to ensure aligned and effective study delivery.
Provide oversight of CROs and third‑party suppliers, acting as a primary point of contact and ensuring delivery of contracted services to agreed timelines and quality standards.
Oversee country‑level study activities, including recruitment progress, data quality, regulatory approvals, protocol deviations, and compliance tracking.
Your Profile:
University degree (or equivalent), preferably in life sciences, medical sciences, or a related clinical research discipline.
Minimum of 3+ years’ experience within a pharmaceutical, biotech, or clinical research environment.
Strong understanding of clinical trials and the drug development lifecycle.
Thorough knowledge of ICH‑GCP, regulatory requirements, and clinical study delivery best practices.
Experience working with industry‑standard clinical systems, including Trial Master File (TMF / eTMF).
Demonstrated project management capability, with strong organisational, analytical, and financial awareness.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Proven ability to build effective relationships and manage external service providers.
What ICON can offer you:
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.
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