Senior Clinical System Designer

ICON Clinical Research; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

ICON Strategic Solutions in Johannesburg seeks a Senior Clinical System Designer to design and implement advanced clinical systems that enhance trial design and execution. You will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON's global expertise.

You will lead system design and integration, mentor colleagues, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help drive innovation in clinical trial processes using the latest technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Extensive experience in design and implementation of clinical systems within the clinical research industry.
• Strong leadership skills and proven ability to manage cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.
• Expertise in data analysis with proficiency in clinical data management systems and software.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 10%).

Responsibilities

• Leading the design and development of clinical systems, ensuring alignment with study protocols and operational needs.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for system enhancements and innovations in clinical trial processes.
• Overseeing system configuration, integration, and testing to ensure optimal functionality and user experience.
• Providing strategic guidance on the implementation of new technologies and best practices in clinical system design.
• Staying current with industry trends and advancements in clinical technology to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

CRF design tools

Clinical data management systems

System administration

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Senior Clinical System Designer

At ICON Strategic Solutions, you will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON's global expertise.

As the world's largest FSP organisation, with over 90 sponsor partnerships, we offer stability, career development and a collaborative environment where your work contributes to the development of treatments that benefit patients worldwide.

As a Senior Clinical System Designer at ICON, you will design and implement advanced clinical systems that enhance trial design and execution.

What You Will Do:

Your experience will be key in delivering high-quality clinical trial metrics and process improvement outcomes and mentoring colleagues.

• Leading the design and development of clinical systems, ensuring alignment with study protocols and operational needs
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for system enhancements and innovations in clinical trial processes
• Overseeing system configuration, integration, and testing to ensure optimal functionality and user experience
• Providing strategic guidance on the implementation of new technologies and best practices in clinical system design
• Staying current with industry trends and advancements in clinical technology to drive continuous improvement initiatives

Functional Knowledge:

• In-depth functional knowledge of CRF design tools and two or more clinical data management systems, with experience in system administration

Your Profile:

You will have a strong foundation in clinical trial metrics and process improvement, with the experience to work independently and guide others.

Required qualifications and experience:

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
• Extensive experience in the design and implementation of clinical systems within the clinical research industry
• Strong leadership skills and proven ability to manage cross-functional teams effectively in a matrix environment
• Expertise in data analysis and interpretation, with proficiency in clinical data management systems and software
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and drive change in a complex organization
• 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.

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.