Clinical Research Lead
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Clinical Research Lead managing investigators, sites, enrollment, and vendor oversight for ICON’s sponsor-dedicated clinical research programs in the UK.
Responsibilities:
- Manage clinical Investigators and sites considered and/or participating in the client’s clinical trials and Post Marketing Safety Studies
- Identify and qualify Investigators and sites
- Deliver clinical trial enrollment in accordance with scientific objectives
- Deliver database locks on time
- Manage issues at clinical trial sites
- Ensure inspection readiness for assigned therapeutic areas
- Manage Investigators and sites comprehensively using information and tools to support informed decisions
- Interact with global clinical trial sites to drive a high-quality customer experience
- Oversee vendor monitoring activities at clinical trial sites
- Identify, mitigate, and escalate significant findings and trends
- Perform hybrid Lead CRA and junior management tasks
- Manage stakeholders and collaborate on clinical research activities
Requirements:
- BA / BS/ BSc in the sciences or RN is required and preferred
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences or a related field
- Experience in oversight of external vendors (CROs, central labs, imaging vendors, etc.)
- Strong investigator-sponsored study experience gained within the industry at a clinical trial manager level
- Previous experience as a Senior CRA (Clinical Research Associate)
- Previous experience in clinical research, site management, or a related field preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and regulatory requirements for clinical trials
- Previous experience in a biotech, pharmaceutical or CRO company is preferred
- Travel on average 6 times per month
- Valid and current UK working eligibility
- 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











