Clinical Sample Manager

ICON Strategic Solutions; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare intelligence organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Supervisor, Sample Management. The role involves overseeing the management and processing of biological samples for clinical trials, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should have a relevant scientific degree and at least 5 years of experience in clinical sample management. The position offers competitive salary and various benefits focusing on well-being and work-life balance.

Benefits

Health insurance offerings

Competitive retirement planning

Flexible optional benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in clinical sample management.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements related to sample handling.
• Experience in laboratory operations within a clinical research environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management of biological samples within clinical trials.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage inventory control and tracking systems for sample documentation.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Job description

Overview

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.

We are currently seeking a Supervisor, Sample Management to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Supervisor, Sample Management at ICON, you will play a critical role in overseeing the management, processing, and distribution of biological samples within clinical trials. You will ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements, contributing to the successful execution of research protocols and the advancement of innovative therapies.

What You Will Be Doing

• Perform tasks to support clinical trial sample (e.g. PK, ADA, biomarker, diagnostic samples) collection, tracking, testing, and storage in compliance with the Clinical Trial Protocol and Patient Informed Consent
• Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of biomarker sample and testing results
• Support BOS Leads on trial level operational tasks such as filing TMF documents, vendor communications, and collaboration with BNT internal labs
• Partner with members of Translational Science, Clinical Operations or other departments to deliver assigned tasks
• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the sample management laboratory, including sample receipt, processing, storage, and shipment
• Ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, quality standards, and internal policies related to sample management
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate sample processing in support of clinical trial activities
• Managing inventory control and tracking systems to maintain proper documentation and chain of custody for all samples
• Providing leadership and training to sample management staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and quality assurance

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline, such as biology, chemistry, or a related field
• Experience in sample management, biobanking, or laboratory operations within a clinical research environment
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in clinical sample management supporting clinical trials and/or laboratory operations including clinical sample tracking/management (e.g., Biomarker, PK/PD) and/or sample reconciliation activities
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices related to sample handling and storage
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and compliance

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, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of 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, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity

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 there.

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.

Are you a current ICON Employee? Please apply here.