Clinical Study Operations Manager - UK & Ireland focused

Title - Clinical Study Operations Manager - Must Have Experience Managing Studies in the UK & Ireland

Location - UK, Remote

Sponsor Dedicated

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We are proud to foster an inclusive environment that drives innovation and excellence. Join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

The Study Operations Manager will be fully embedded within an expanding program, responsible for study and regional or country-specific activities from startup through conduct and closeout. This role involves managing study aspects of limited complexity (e.g., single country, few sites) or managing a specific part of a larger study (e.g., recruitment and retention). You will be accountable for executing moderately complex tasks and developing solutions to support project deliverables.

• Implement Regional/Country/Study level Startup and Site Activation Plans (via SUPM or pCRO if assigned)
• Develop and execute Recruitment Strategies at the regional, country, and study levels
• Support the development of study-level plans
• Communicate effectively with local teams, internal stakeholders, and pCROs to ensure timely and efficient study delivery
• Manage and oversee vendors at the study and country levels, including follow-up and coordination of deliverables
• Coordinate follow-up on regional/site QEs, PDs, data issues, metrics review, site risks, audit responses, etc.
• Work independently, exercising judgment and problem-solving skills

Requirements for Success:

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

What ICON Offers:

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

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

Learn more about working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits

At ICON, inclusion and belonging are core to our culture. We are committed to providing an accessible, discrimination-free workplace. If you require accommodations during the application process, please inform us through this form.

Interested but unsure if you meet all requirements? We encourage you to apply—perhaps you are exactly who we're looking for!