Clinical Study Operations Manager - UK & Ireland focused

Pharmaceutical Research Associates, Inc; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Study Operations Manager to lead studies across the UK and Ireland. This role involves managing study activities, developing strategies for recruitment, and ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice. You will work in a supportive environment that values innovation and collaboration, where your contributions will directly impact the future of clinical research. If you have a passion for healthcare and a proven track record in trial management, this is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career while making a difference.

Benefits

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Planning Options

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Flexible Benefits

Gym Discounts

Travel Passes

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in clinical trial management.
• Extensive knowledge of clinical and regulatory operations in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage study activities from startup through conduct and close.
• Coordinate with teams to ensure timely study delivery.

Skills

Clinical Trial Management

Regulatory Operations

Good Clinical Practice

Stakeholder Communication

Education

BA/BS Degree

MBA/MS Degree

Job description

Overview

Title - Clinical Study Operations Manager - must have experience in managing studies in the UK & Ireland

Location - UK, remote

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.

Responsibilities

Working fully embedded within an expanding program, the Study Operations Manager will be responsible for study and regional or specific country-level activities from study startup through conduct and close. The Study Operations Manager oversees study management aspects of studies of limited complexity (e.g., single country, few sites) or manages a specific part of a larger study (e.g., recruitment and retention). You will execute tasks of moderate complexity and develop solutions to support project deliverables.

• Regional/Country/Study level implementation of Startup and Site Activation Plans (via SUPM or pCRO if assigned)
• Regional/Country/Study level Recruitment Strategy
• Support the development of study-level plans
• Communicate with local teams, internal stakeholders, and pCROs to ensure efficient and timely study delivery
• Manage and oversee study/vendor activities, including follow-up and coordination of vendor deliverables
• Coordinate with Regional/site QEs, PDs, data issues, metrics review, site issues/risks, audit responses, etc.
• Work independently, exercising judgment in decision-making

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• BA/BS degree with 5+ years of relevant experience
• MBA/MS degree with 3+ years of industry trial management experience
• Extensive experience working across the UK market
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, clinical and regulatory operations in responsible countries
• Full right to work in the UK

What ICON can offer you

Our success depends on our people. We prioritize building a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. In addition to a competitive salary, ICON offers benefits focused on well-being and work-life balance, including:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• Health insurance options
• Retirement planning options
• Global Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits such as childcare vouchers, bike schemes, gym discounts, travel passes, health assessments, etc.

Visit our careers site to learn more: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental. We are committed to an inclusive, accessible environment free of discrimination. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us via the provided link.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, regardless of whether you meet all requirements — you might be exactly who we're looking for.