Clinical System Lead

ICON Clinical Research; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ICON Clinical Research in Bengaluru/Bangalore is seeking a Clinical Systems Lead to oversee the design, development, and implementation of clinical systems that drive trial efficiency and data integrity.

The role requires 5+ years in project management or system design, client-facing experience, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams; exposure to Medidata Rave and Veeva is a plus. Office-based with a 2 PM–11 PM shift and travel up to 15%.

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Project Management and/or Designing
• Must have client-facing experience
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Ability to interpret clinical protocols
• Exposure to Medidata Rave and Veeva is an added advantage
• Willingness to work in 2 PM – 11 PM shift
• Extensive experience in leading the development and implementation of clinical systems, with a deep understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership skills, with proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and projects effectively.
• Proficiency in relevant programming languages and development tools, with experience in system integration and data management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse teams and external partners.
• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 15%)

Responsibilities

• Leading the design, development, and implementation of clinical systems, ensuring they meet all functional and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams to define system needs, set specifications, and deliver solutions that enhance clinical trial management and data analysis.
• Overseeing the integration of clinical systems with other technologies and data sources to ensure seamless operation and data consistency.
• Providing strategic guidance on system enhancements, troubleshooting complex issues, and driving continuous improvements in system performance.
• Managing relationships with system vendors and stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of system updates, support, and alignment with clinical research objectives.

Skills

Project Management

Client-facing

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

System Integration

Clinical Trials Knowledge

Programming Languages

Communication

Travel Readiness

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Medidata Rave

Veeva

Job description

Clinical Systems Lead, Bangalore/Chennai, Office based

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

As a Senior Clinical System Lead at ICON, you will be instrumental in overseeing the design, development, and implementation of clinical systems that drive the efficiency and effectiveness of clinical trials.

What You Will Do:

You will manage day-to-day scientific operations activities, supporting your team to deliver quality outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the design, development, and implementation of clinical systems, ensuring they meet all functional and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams to define system needs, set specifications, and deliver solutions that enhance clinical trial management and data analysis.
• Overseeing the integration of clinical systems with other technologies and data sources to ensure seamless operation and data consistency.
• Providing strategic guidance on system enhancements, troubleshooting complex issues, and driving continuous improvements in system performance.
• Managing relationships with system vendors and stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of system updates, support, and alignment with clinical research objectives.

Your Profile:

You will have solid scientific operations experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Project Management and/or Designing
• Must have client-facing experience
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Ability to interpret clinical protocols
• Exposure to Medidata Rave and Veeva is an added advantage
• Willingness to work in 2 PM – 11 PM shift
• Extensive experience in leading the development and implementation of clinical systems, with a deep understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership skills, with proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and projects effectively.
• Proficiency in relevant programming languages and development tools, with experience in system integration and data management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse teams and external partners.
• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 15%)

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 over 80,000 independent specialized 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 (https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits) to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

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 here (https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations)