Country Study Lead

ICON plc

. Manage day-to-day clinical trial management activities, supporting the team to deliver quality outcomes .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing clinical trial activities, ensuring compliance with regulations and quality standards while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Proven ability to drive clinical deliverables and make critical decisions in trial design and risk management.

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Clinical Trial ManagementRegulatory ComplianceCross-Functional CollaborationClinical DeliverablesTherapeutic Area Expertise

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial ProtocolsBudget ManagementRisk ManagementMonitoring ExperienceProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementDecision-MakingTeam Support

Industry Keywords

Clinical TrialsEthical GuidelinesLocal RegulationsNational RegulationsInternational Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage day-to-day clinical trial management activities, supporting the team to deliver quality outcomes
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 relationships with trial investigators and stakeholders
Ensure trials comply with local, national, and international regulations and ethical guidelines
Problem-solve and make critical decisions regarding trial design, vendor selection, and risk management
Support team members and stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes across clinical programmes

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
Willingness to travel as required (approximately 25%)
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