Senior Clinical Trial Manager

ICON Strategic Solutions; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

ICON Strategic Solutions is seeking a Senior Clinical Trial Manager to oversee day-to-day trial activities and lead a high-performing team across our clinical programmes.

You will manage trials end-to-end, ensure quality and timelines, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust trial protocols and procedures. Travel is expected up to 25%, with Johannesburg-based eligibility.

Qualifications

• University degree in medicine, science, or equivalent combination of education & experience.
• Demonstrated ability to drive the clinical deliverables of a study.
• Subject matter expertise in the designated therapeutic area.
• Prior monitoring experience is preferred.
• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 25%).
• Need to be based in Johannesburg.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all aspects of clinical trials, ensuring adherence to timelines, budget, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and implement clinical trial protocols and procedures.
• Build and manage strong relationships with trial investigators and stakeholders.
• Ensure all trials are conducted in compliance with local, national, and international regulations and ethical guidelines.
• Problem-solve and make critical decisions regarding trial design, vendor selection, and risk management.

Skills

Clinical trial management

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Travel readiness

Education

University degree in medicine or science

Job description

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 Trial Manager at ICON, you will manage clinical trial operations activities, supporting your team and stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes across our clinical programmes.

What You Will Do

You will manage day-to-day clinical trial management activities, supporting your team to deliver quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Plan and manage all aspects of clinical trials, ensuring adherence to timelines, budget, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and implement clinical trial protocols and procedures.
• Build and manage strong relationships with trial investigators and stakeholders.
• Ensure all trials are conducted in compliance with local, national, and international regulations and ethical guidelines.
• Problem-solve and make critical decisions regarding trial design, vendor selection, and risk management.

Your Profile

You will have solid clinical trial management experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.

Required Qualifications And Experience

• University degree in medicine, science, or equivalent combination of education & experience
• Demonstrated ability to drive the clinical deliverables of a study
• Subject matter expertise in the designated therapeutic area
• Prior monitoring experience is preferred
• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 25%)
• Need to be based in Johannesburg

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