Remote Global Study Manager - Lead Global Clinical Trials

Icon; Alcobendas; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Retirement planning options

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

ICON Strategic Solutions is seeking a Global Study Manager for a permanent, home-based role to deliver global clinical studies with sponsor-dedicated FSP support. You will oversee vendor and country team activities, ensure on-time delivery and budget adherence, and collaborate with internal and external partners to uphold high-quality standards.

You will work across all study phases, applying ICH-GCP and GXP knowledge, and contributing to risk management and QA efforts in a flexible, global

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field.
• At least 5 years’ experience in clinical research, with 3+ years in Global clinical project management/ Global Study Manager within a Pharma or CRO
• Strong knowledge of clinical research regulations (ICH-GCP).
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Experience working with internal teams and external vendors including vendor set up, management and vendor budgets. (eg. central labs, IRT etc)
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a matrix environment.
• Experience in all phases of clinical study lifecycle.
• Experience in using AI automation in your daily work as a GSM
• Knowledge of GXP outside of GCP (e.g., GMP, GLP).
• Desirable: Advanced degree (MSc, PhD).

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, setup, execution, and close-out of global clinical studies.
• Oversee vendors and country teams to ensure smooth study delivery.
• Work closely with internal teams and external partners.
• Help develop and update study documents (e.g., protocols, informed consent forms).
• Manage third-party vendors, including contracts and budgets. Ensure all study activities comply with regulations (ICH-GCP), SOPs, and best practices. Contribute to meetings, audits, and inspections. Support risk management and quality assurance efforts. Maintain accurate study documentation and ensure inspection readiness at all times.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

AI automation familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field

Job description

ICON Strategic Solutions is seeking a Global Study Manager for a permanent, home-based role to deliver global clinical studies with sponsor-dedicated FSP support. You will oversee vendor and country team activities, ensure on-time delivery and budget adherence, and collaborate with internal and external partners to uphold high-quality standards.

You will work across all study phases, applying ICH-GCP and GXP knowledge, and contributing to risk management and QA efforts in a flexible, global