Clinical Research Lead, Investigator Engagement

ICON; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Clinical Research Lead, where your expertise in clinical trial management will be pivotal in shaping the future of clinical development. You will manage clinical investigators and sites, ensuring timely enrollment and high-quality data delivery. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with a multinational pharmaceutical company, fostering strong partnerships and driving innovation in clinical research. With a commitment to inclusion and excellence, this organization values your contributions and supports your professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or clinical research.
• Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and clinical trial management.

Responsibilities

• Manage activities at clinical trial sites including qualification and enrollment.
• Build relationships with clinical investigators to enhance trial experiences.

Skills

Clinical Trial Management

Good Clinical Practice

Strategic Agility

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 foster an inclusive environment that drives innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us in shaping the future of clinical development.

As Clinical Site Engagement Liaison, you will join the world’s largest and most comprehensive clinical research organization, powered by healthcare intelligence.

Working fully embedded within a multinational pharmaceutical company, you will manage clinical Investigators and sites involved in sponsor's clinical trials and Post Marketing Safety Studies. Responsibilities include Investigator/site identification and qualification, ensuring timely clinical trial enrollment, database locks, issue management at trial sites, and maintaining inspection readiness within your therapeutic area(s) and region/country for global program delivery.

Clinical Investigator Management

1. Manage activities at clinical trial sites, including site identification, qualification, enrollment planning, execution, and close-out.
2. Ensure timely delivery of enrollment, recruitment, and database locks, along with performance management and issue resolution.
3. Identify opportunities to accelerate trial enrollment and enhance the clinical trial experience.
4. Apply scientific and therapeutic expertise to ensure timely trial delivery and high-quality data.

Clinical Trial Management

1. Develop and implement risk plans to meet enrollment and database lock commitments.
2. Maintain inspection readiness at site and country levels.
3. Use metrics to inform decision-making at various levels.
4. Collaborate with internal and external teams to address barriers to trial execution.

Business Management and Engagement

1. Build and maintain strong relationships with clinical investigators to foster partnerships and provide excellent trial participation experiences.
2. Collaborate across functions to align priorities and manage the portfolio.
3. Identify and prospect sites in line with strategic priorities.
4. Maintain therapeutic and technical expertise for scientific discussions.
5. Act as a communication bridge between sites, vendors, and sponsors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in science or pharma.
• At least 4 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or clinical research, with strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice.
• Experience in Clinical Trial Management or Senior CRA roles is preferred.
• Therapeutic expertise and knowledge of the clinical research landscape.
• Strong organizational and self-management skills.
• Strategic agility and broad business acumen.

For more benefits of working at ICON, visit our careers website.

At ICON, inclusion and belonging are fundamental. We are committed to an inclusive, accessible environment and equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Learn more about our accommodations at Reasonable Accommodations.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, even if you don’t meet every requirement – you might be the perfect fit!

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