EDC Clinical Trial Designer

ICON Strategic Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Global health benefits

Job summary

ICON plc is seeking a Clinical System Designer II to design and optimize clinical systems for efficient trial management. You will ensure systems meet user needs and comply with industry standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

You will design and implement clinical systems, conduct validation, and provide user training. A strong background in computer science or life sciences and travel willingness (≈10%) are required, with a focus on quality and regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science, information technology, life sciences, or a related field.
• Experience in system design and implementation, preferably in a clinical research environment.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail in system functionality and usability.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 10%).

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing clinical systems and applications to enhance data collection and management processes.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into system specifications.
• Conducting system testing and validation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and user needs.
• Providing training and support to users, addressing any issues that arise during system usage.
• Participating in the continuous improvement of clinical systems, incorporating user feedback and industry best practices.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Degree in computer science, information technology, life sciences, or related field

Job description

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 Clinical System Designer II at ICON, you will design and optimizing clinical systems that support the efficient management of clinical trials. You will contribute to the advancement of innovative therapies by ensuring that our systems meet the needs of users and comply with industry standards.

What You Will Do

You will take responsibility for creative design and content deliverables, applying your skills to ensure quality and efficiency.

• Designing and implementing clinical systems and applications to enhance data collection and management processes.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into system specifications.
• Conducting system testing and validation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and user needs.
• Providing training and support to users, addressing any issues that arise during system usage.
• Participating in the continuous improvement of clinical systems, incorporating user feedback and industry best practices.

Your Profile

You will bring relevant creative design and content experience, along with the following qualifications and skills.

Required Qualifications And Experience

• Degree in computer science, information technology, life sciences, or a related field.
• Experience in system design and implementation, preferably within a clinical research environment.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail in system functionality and usability.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work well in cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 10%)

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