Global Trial Lead - Oncology

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.

The Global Trial Lead (GTL) is accountable and provides operational expertise for the successful cross-functional delivery of assigned global oncology clinical trial(s), within agreed timelines and budget, and in alignment with all the applicable SOPs and regulatory requirements by taking an operational leadership role in a matrix organization.

The Global Trial Leader is accountable for oversight of external service providers, planning and execution of both internally managed and outsourced trials, with scope from draft protocol elements document to availability of the Clinical Study Report and applicable disclosure of the trial results.

This will include leading the cross-functional trial team and interfaces with all trial team members, building the trial operational plan, CRO management and budget and contracts management. You will ensure that the protocol feasibility and country and site selection process is conducted within the timelines and that the trial team has received the appropriate trial-specific training.

You will provide global operational leadership to the execution to plan and defines risk mitigation strategies and ensures implementation thereof.

You will hold a Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) preferably in Life Science and have a strong clinical research operational knowledge, project planning and management skills and experience within a pharmaceutical company and/or a CRO.

You will have proven strong experience managing or leading global or regional teams in a virtual environment and strong expertise in vendor management. 

Excellent decision-making, analytical and strong financial management skills are essential to this position.

Minimum of 8-10 years clinical trial experience in the pharmaceutical industry or CRO - Required

• An undergraduate degree in health sciences from an accredited institution or international equivalent degree - required

• Advanced degree (M.S., Ph.D., Pharm.D) - Preferred
• Proven success in process improvement initiatives

Willingness and ability to travel up to 15-20% of the time, defined by business needs.

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 maximise 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 specialised 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, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others

Visit our careers website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefitsAt ICON, diversity, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative which helps us better serve our people, patients, customers, and our communities. We're proud of our diverse workforce and the work we’ve done to become a more inclusive organisation. 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 through the form below. https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodationsInterested 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.