Global Trial Manager

ICON Strategic Solutions; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization is looking for a Global Trial Manager to manage clinical studies in the UK. Candidates should have at least 7 years of experience in life sciences, with a focus on bio-pharmaceutical clinical research. Responsibilities include leading clinical study teams, managing budgets, and ensuring the successful delivery of global studies. The company offers a full-time contract, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Health insurance offerings

Retirement planning offerings

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible optional benefits

Qualifications

• 7 years experience in life sciences or related field, including 4 years in bio-pharmaceutical clinical research.
• Experience overseeing external clinical research vendors.
• Knowledge of project risk management assessment and mitigation approaches.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage clinical studies through leadership of the cross-functional clinical study team.
• Contribute to study-level risk assessments.
• Oversee global insourcing/outsourcing partner deliverables.

Skills

Clinical project management

Risk management

Team collaboration

Budget management

Education

BA/BS/BSc or RN

Job description

Global Trial Manager – Home‑based, UK

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.

Project Manager – Global Clinical Studies

We are hiring a Project Manager to start ASAP and perform global trial management for a large and well‑established program. The role is home‑based in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and management of clinical studies conducted by the global development team through the leadership of the cross‑functional clinical study team
• Contributing to study‑level risk assessments
• Leading and continually reviewing risk mitigation activities to ensure study delivery to plan
• Identifying and resolving issues at a global level
• Collaborating with Regional Clinical Trial Manager to ensure country‑level study delivery aligns with global delivery plans
• Overseeing global insourcing/outsourcing partner deliverables to the required standards
• Managing study‑level budget and timelines
• Leading global study‑level documentation and required tool and systems set‑up
• Leading development and implementation of global Drug Supply Plan

Requirements

• BA/BS/BSc or RN
• Ideally 7 years of work experience in life sciences or medically related field, including 4 years ideally of bio‑pharmaceutical clinical research experience obtained working on clinical trials in a biotech, pharmaceutical or CRO company
• Previous clinical study management/clinical project management experience as a study manager/clinical project manager
• Experience in overseeing external clinical research vendors (CROs, central labs, imaging vendors, etc.) highly preferred
• Project management experience including oversight of study deliverables, budgets, and timelines
• Experience collaborating and leading cross‑functional teams (team/matrix environment)
• Knowledge of project risk management assessment and mitigation approaches

What is Offered

• Solid structured onboarding
• Full‑time, permanent contract of employment with us seconded to one single sponsor
• Home‑based in the UK/England
• Salary according to level of skills and experience

Benefits

• 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 over 80,000 independent specialised 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, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others

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At ICON, inclusion & being 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, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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