Clinical Research Lead, Investigator Engagement

ICON; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Clinical Research Lead, where you will be at the forefront of clinical development. This role involves managing clinical investigators and ensuring the success of clinical trials through strategic planning and execution. You will collaborate with a multinational pharmaceutical company, leveraging your expertise to drive enrollment and maintain high standards of quality and compliance. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this position offers you the chance to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector while being part of a diverse and inclusive team.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in pharmaceutical industry or clinical research.
• Strong working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical investigators and sites for trials and studies.
• Ensure timely delivery of trial enrollment and database locks.

Skills

Good Clinical Practice

Clinical Trial Management

Strategic Agility

Self-management

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or Pharma

Job description

Title - Clinical Research Lead

Location - UK, nationwide travel

Sponsor dedicated

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.

As Clinical Site Engagement Liaison you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.

Working fully embedded within a multinational pharmaceutical company, you will be responsible for the management of clinical Investigators and sites being considered and/or participating in sponsor's clinical trials and / or Post Marketing Safety Studies; inclusive of Investigator / site identification and qualification, the timely delivery of clinical trial enrollment in accordance with scientific objectives, timely delivery of database locks, issues management at clinical trial sites, and ensuring inspection readiness at all times for assigned therapeutic area(s) within a region/country that enables global program delivery.

Clinical Investigator Management

• • Accountable for activities required at clinical trial sites and by investigators and site staff participating in sponsor's trials; inclusive of site identification and qualification, enrollment planning and execution, to database lock and close out
  • Accountable for comprehensive investigator management activities to ensure timely delivery of enrollment readiness, trial recruitment/enrollment and database locks; inclusive of performance management and issue mitigation, identification and resolution
  • Responsible for identifying potential opportunities to accelerate trial enrollment, while driving to an unparalleled clinical trial/customer experience
  • Accountable for the application of scientific, therapeutic area, and institutional/regional expertise to inform and ensure timely delivery of trial enrollment and quality data

Clinical Trial Management

• • Responsible for the development and implementation of applicable investigator / site risk plans to ensure delivery of clinical trial enrollment commitments and database locks
  • Ensure site and country level inspection readiness at all times
  • Leverage metrics to inform site/country/regional level decision making
  • Work with internal and external teams to remove barriers to trial execution at a site and/or country level

Business Management and Engagement

• • Establishes and develops strong professional relationships with active/potential clinical investigators to expand/maintain clinical research partnership opportunities and provide an unparalleled experience for participation in sponsor's clinical trials.
  • Cross functional collaboration and partnership to ensure alignment in priorities and deliver the portfolio
  • Perform targeted sites prospecting in alignment with portfolio strategy & priority
  • Maintain therapeutic and technical expertise to enable scientific discussions with the investigator and site personnel
  • Serve as an effective communication “bridge” between sites, third party vendors and the sponsor

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in science or pharma
• Minimum of 4 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or clinical research and strong working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice
• CTM experience is welcomed as well as Senior CRA experience
• Therapeutic expertise and knowledge of the clinical research landscape; ability to acquire and maintain therapeutic expertise to support portfolio needs
• Strong self-management and organizational skills; ability to manage workload, set personal priorities and adjust as needed
• Demonstrated strategic agility & broad business acumen

Visit our careers website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits

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.

https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations

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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