Clinical Trial Manager

ICON plc

. Plan and manage all aspects of clinical trials, ensuring adherence to timelines, budget, and quality standards .

Posted 11/8/2026full-timeRemote • JapanMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in planning and managing clinical trials while ensuring compliance with regulations and ethical guidelines. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive successful clinical trial outcomes through strategic guidance and problem-solving.

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Clinical Trial ManagementRegulatory ComplianceCross-Functional CollaborationStrategic GuidanceProblem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial ProtocolsBudget ManagementRisk ManagementMonitoring ExperienceTherapeutic Area Expertise

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingDecision-Making

Industry Keywords

Clinical TrialsEthical GuidelinesLocal RegulationsNational RegulationsInternational Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Oversee the planning, execution, and successful completion of clinical trials
Provide strategic guidance to drive successful clinical trial outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Ability to travel up to 20%
Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based

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