Clinical Trial Manager

Pharmaceutical Research Associates, Inc; Turkey; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare intelligence is seeking a Clinical Research Manager to lead study teams and ensure compliance with international guidelines. This role involves overseeing site selection, managing study commitments, and coordinating with regulatory affairs to ensure timely submissions. The company fosters an inclusive environment and offers a range of benefits aimed at enhancing work-life balance. If you're passionate about clinical research and want to make a significant impact in the field, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Planning

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Flexible Benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Clinical Research with at least 1 year in Clinical Trial Management.
• Strong understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage study commitments and ensure timely data delivery.
• Lead Local Study Team and oversee monitoring activities.

Skills

Clinical Research

Project Management

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Oncology Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Life Science

Tools

CTMS

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.

Responsibilities

What you will be doing:

• Has the overall responsibility for the study commitments within the country and for timely delivery of data to required quality.
• Leads Local Study Team consisting of CRA(s), CTA(s), for assigned study/studies.
• Coordinates the site selection process by identifying potential sites/investigators, performing initial Site Quality Risk Assessment, and conducting Site Qualification Visits to evaluate suitability and quality risks.
• Ensures timely submission of application/documents to EC/IRB at start up and for the duration of the study.
• Works together with Regulatory Affairs to ensure timely delivery of application/documents for submissions to Regulatory Authority for the duration of the study, and in line with local regulations.
• Ensures all country and site level trial essential documents required by ICH-GCP prior to study start have been collected and verified for correctness, prior to setting sites ready to enroll, and in line with SOPs.
• Sets up and maintains the study in CTMS at study country level as well as local websites as required by local laws and regulations.
• Oversees, manages and coordinates monitoring activities from site activation through to study closure at country and site level in accordance with the Monitoring Plans.
• Reviews monitoring visit reports (as required and following SOPs) and pro-actively advises the monitor(s) on study related matters.
• Performs any required co-monitoring, Accompanied Site Visits/training visits with study CRAs.
• Participates in training and coaching new members of the Local Study Team ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP.

Qualifications

You are:

• Bachelor degree in related discipline, preferably in life science, or equivalent qualification.
• Min 5 years experience in Clinical research, at least 1 year CTM experience is preferable.
• Good knowledge of international guidelines ICH-GCP as well as regulations.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams to deliver according to or ahead of time plan.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Excellent team building and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Good ability to learn and to adapt to work with IT systems.
• Oncology experience is a must.

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, TELUS Health, 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 website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits

ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and 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.

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.

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.

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