Clinical Research Lead Associate – Learning/Training

ICON plc

. Support Learning Strategy Project Leads in managing timelines, milestones, and deliverables across multiple concurrent global initiatives .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong project coordination capabilities, including managing timelines, deliverables, and logistics for global training programs. Proficient in utilizing Microsoft 365 tools and learning management systems to support learning and development processes.

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Project CoordinationMicrosoft 365 ToolsLearning Management SystemsOrganizational SkillsChange Management

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementBudget TrackingCurriculum Asset ManagementLogistics CoordinationReport Preparation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailIndependent WorkAnticipation of NeedsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft TeamsSharePointOutlookExcelPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Clinical TrialsLearning and DevelopmentTraining OperationsVendor EngagementDocument Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Learning Strategy Project Leads in managing timelines, milestones, and deliverables across multiple concurrent global initiatives
Maintain project plans, trackers, and status reports; flag risks, dependencies, and delays
Schedule and facilitate team check-ins; capture minutes, decisions, and actions; follow up to close them
Coordinate intake and prioritization of learning requests
Coordinate logistics for global training programs, including scheduling, invitations, registrations, attendance, and follow-up
Support recruitment, onboarding, and scheduling of learning facilitators and certified coaches
Track curriculum assets, versions, and ownership
Support field-based learning activities such as CRL observations and feedback
Plan and manage logistics for team meetings and global face-to-face sessions, including agendas, travel, venues, budgets, materials, and post-meeting summaries
Coordinate virtual sessions and recurring calls, including Teams setup, recordings, and materials distribution
Prepare meeting materials, presentations, and summaries
Draft, format, and distribute team communications, newsletters, and announcements
Support change management activities for learning and technology rollouts
Serve as a point of contact for routine questions from IE colleagues
Maintain SharePoint sites, Teams channels, and shared folders
Support storage, sharing, and reuse of training resources
Assist with the LMS and other learning technology, including uploading materials and running reports
Identify opportunities to standardize or automate repeatable administrative processes
Support vendor engagement, purchase requests, purchase orders, invoice tracking, and deliverable coordination
Track team budgets and forecasts and prepare basic financial reports
Support adherence to policies, training compliance, and document management requirements
Manage calendars, global-time-zone scheduling, and meeting coordination
Process expense reports and other administrative tasks
Onboard new team members and contractors, including access, systems, and introductory materials

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree, or associate's degree with equivalent relevant experience
Minimum 2 years of experience in project coordination or project management in clinical trials
Experience with Microsoft 365 tools (Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based
Comfort learning new technologies, including AI-enabled and CRM tools, and helping others adopt them
Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, and follow through with minimal direction
Ability to develop project plans for site level learning
Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and deadlines
Familiarity with learning and development processes, learning management systems, or training operations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
Retirement and pension plans
Life assurance and disability coverage
Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways
Up to 10% travel