Clinical Trial Liaison

ICON plc

. Manage clinical investigator engagement from identification and qualification through enrollment, database lock support, and study closeout .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,520 - $138,150 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing clinical investigator engagement and building strategic relationships within the oncology therapeutic area. Proficient in applying knowledge of clinical development, GCP, and trial lifecycle to optimize study conduct and enrollment strategies.

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Clinical Research ExperienceOncology ExpertiseGCP UnderstandingRelationship BuildingData-Driven Decision Making

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial ManagementProtocol DesignPerformance Metrics AnalysisRisk PlanningQuality AssurancePost-Marketing Safety StudiesSite Feasibility AssessmentRegulatory CompliancePatient Recruitment StrategiesData Analysis

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsCollaborationCommunicationStrategic ThinkingProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Advanced Degree in Scientific or Clinical Field

Industry Keywords

Clinical DevelopmentTherapeutic LandscapeStandards of CareInvestigator EngagementHCP InteractionClinical OperationsTrial LifecycleEnrollment StrategiesInspection ReadinessSite Monitoring

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage clinical investigator engagement from identification and qualification through enrollment, database lock support, and study closeout
Serve as a clinical trial scientific ambassador, explaining protocol intent, scientific rationale, and patient eligibility requirements
Build and sustain strategic relationships with investigators across trials and therapeutic areas
Co-create tailored recruitment strategies and identify opportunities to reach new patients and accelerate enrollment
Capture site insights to optimize feasibility, protocol design, and study conduct
Lead site-level strategy and risk planning for enrollment and data delivery
Use performance metrics to anticipate issues and maintain progress toward clinical milestones
Drive inspection readiness across sites
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to resolve operational barriers
Apply knowledge of local treatment paradigms and standards of care to country/site selection and protocol localization
Oversee and provide quality assurance for vendor monitoring, escalating risks proactively
Where applicable, lead end-to-end management of Post-Marketing Safety Studies in compliance with local regulations
Cultivate a portfolio of strategically aligned investigators and support an exceptional investigator experience
Conduct data-informed site prospecting and prioritization
Act as a liaison between field teams, vendors, and investigators
Represent Investigator Engagement with regulatory agencies, ethics committees, and national research organizations where applicable
Influence the clinical trial ecosystem and align regional initiatives with enterprise-wide clinical development goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years of experience in clinical research or pharmaceutical industry with experience directly interacting with or working with HCPs and clinical sites
Minimum 2 years of relevant clinical or therapeutic area experience in Oncology
Advanced degree in a scientific or clinical field (PharmD, PhD, MD, or MSc preferred)
Excellent understanding of GCP, clinical development and operations, and trial lifecycle
Demonstrated understanding of the therapeutic landscape and standards of care, with the ability to apply this knowledge to decision making
Proven ability to build credibility and influence HCP community through scientific acumen and relationship strength
Current Oncology experience is required
Legal right to work in the country where the role is based
Ability to travel up to 60%

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