Clinical Operations Specialist

ICON; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Various annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Retirement planning offerings

Global Employee Assistance Programme (

Life assurance

Country-specific benefits (childcare,

Job summary

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization seeking a Clinical Operations Specialist to lead site start-up and activation activities. You will manage regulatory submissions, coordinate approvals with stakeholders, and ensure compliant study initiation across trials.

The role requires a life sciences degree and at least 2 years in clinical research or regulatory affairs, with strong ICH-GCP knowledge and excellent organization and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in clinical research or regulatory affairs, with study start-up focus.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and guidelines for clinical trials, including ICH-GCP.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiation of clinical trials with site start-up and activation activities.
• Prepare and submit regulatory documents (CTAs, ethics submissions, regulatory communications).
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for approvals and authorizations.
• Maintain comprehensive records of regulatory submissions, approvals, and correspondence.
• Provide guidance on regulatory requirements and best practices for study start-up.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Study start-up

ICH-GCP

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Job description

Clinical Operations Specialist

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.

As a Study Start Up Associate II at ICON, you will lead the initiation of clinical trials, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and contribute to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies.

What You Will Do:

You will contribute to site start-up and activation activities, taking responsibility for your deliverables and working collaboratively.
Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the preparation and submission of regulatory documents, including clinical trial applications, ethics committee submissions, and regulatory agency communications.
• Coordinating and liaising with internal and external stakeholders to obtain necessary approvals and authorizations for study initiation.
• Managing and maintaining comprehensive and accurate records of regulatory submissions, approvals, and correspondence
• Providing guidance and support to study teams on regulatory requirements and best practices for study start-up activities.
• Participating in process improvement initiatives to streamline study start-up processes and enhance efficiency.

Your Profile:

You will bring relevant site start-up and activation experience, along with the following qualifications and skills.
Required qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in clinical research or regulatory affairs, with specific experience in study start-up activities.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and guidelines for clinical trials, including ICH-GCP and local regulatory requirements.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 5%)

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 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

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.