Clinical Study Associate Manager

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations. With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.

The Clinical Study Associate Manager supports the Clinical Study Lead by taking responsibility for areas of clinical trial delivery.  This role applies to internally sourced studies and studies out-sourced to Clinical Research Organizations (CROs) and the balance of direct execution versus oversight of CROs deliverables will vary accordingly.  The CSAM works with the study team internally and externally with vendors such as CROs in feasibility, planning, initiation, maintenance and closeout of clinical projects according to GCP, ICH, CFR and Regeneron Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).  Travel to study sites may be required to assist with monitoring clinical studies.

The Clinical Study Associate Manager will be assigned activities by the CSL, including:

• May lead/oversee the planning and management of a clinical study in an assigned region(s) in alignment with the global study plans and may contribute to global planning and management of the study
• Contributes to risk assessment and helps identify risk mitigation strategies
• Supports feasibility assessment to select relevant regions and countries
• Oversees and provides input to the development of study specific documentation including but not limited to: case report form (CRF), data management plan, monitoring plan, monitoring oversight plan, etc.
• Reviews site level informed consents and other patient-facing study start-up materials
• Oversees setting up and maintenance of study systems including but not limited to Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) and Trial Master File (TMF) Contributes to investigator meeting preparation and execution
• Oversees engagement, contracting and management of required vendors for the study
• Oversees and provides input to study drug and clinical supplies forecasting, drug accountability and drug reconciliation
• Provides regular status reports to stakeholders as requested by the Clinical Study Lead
• Contributes to development of and oversees implementation of recruitment and retention strategies
• Monitors recruitment and retention
• Monitors progress for site activation and monitoring visits
• Supports data quality including regular review of data metrics and listings, protocol deviations, eligibility violations, dosing deviations and suspected non-compliance by sites
• Escalates data flow and data quality issues to Clinical Study Lead
• Oversees the execution of the specific clinical study deliverables against planned timelines
• Escalates issues related to timelines or budget to Clinical Study Lead
• Supports accurate budget management and scope changes
• Contributes to clinical project audit and inspection readiness throughout the study lifecycle
• Supports internal and external inspection activities and contributes to CAPAs as required
• Manages aspects of study close-out activities including but not limited to database lock, reconciliation of vendor contract, study budget, TMF and study drug accountability
• May be responsible for mentoring clinical trial management staff
• May be assigned unmasked tasks for studies, which may include but is not limited to, assisting with masked investigational product, set up and management of unmasked trial master file, review of unmasked data in the electronic data capture system, point of contact for IVRS issues, and support oversight of unmasked clinical monitoring
• May require 25% travel

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 4+ years of relevant industry experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships internally and externally
• A data driven approach to executing and problem solving
• Attention to details for the ability to deliver on specific study activities
• Technical proficiency in trial management systems and MS applications including (but not limited to) Project, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, IVRS/IWRS, EDC, TMF
• Proactive and self-disciplined, ability to meet deadlines, effective use of time, and prioritization
• Budget awareness with the ability to participate in various aspects of budget management
• Familiarity with medical terms
• Vendor management experience
• Experience in clinical trial operations including experience developing key study documents
• Knowledge of ICH/GCP and regulatory guidelines/directives

Benefits of Working in ICON:Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and 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.