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ICON plc

Manager, Study Start Up

ICON plc

. Manage day-to-day site start-up and activation activities .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing clinical trial study start-up processes, including site identification, regulatory submissions, and compliance with global regulations. Proven ability to lead teams, optimize processes, and effectively communicate with stakeholders to ensure project success.

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Clinical Trial Study Start-UpRegulatory ComplianceTeam LeadershipProject ManagementProcess Optimization

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Hard Skills
Site IdentificationFeasibility AssessmentRegulatory SubmissionsStudy Start-Up Metrics MonitoringBudget Management
Soft Skills
LeadershipMentorshipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsStakeholder Management
Industry Keywords
Clinical OperationsGlobal Regulatory RequirementsStudy Start-Up ActivitiesContinuous Improvement InitiativesRisk Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Manage day-to-day site start-up and activation activities
  • Manage and oversee the end-to-end study start-up process, including site identification, feasibility, regulatory submissions, and site activation
  • Lead a team of study start-up professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and support
  • Collaborate with sponsors, clinical operations, and regulatory teams to ensure compliance with local and global regulations and timelines
  • Monitor study start-up metrics, timelines, and budgets
  • Identify risks and challenges in the start-up process and implement mitigation strategies
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize study start-up processes and efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field
  • Extensive experience in clinical trial study start-up, with a strong understanding of global regulatory requirements and clinical operations
  • Proven leadership skills, with experience managing and mentoring teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple studies and priorities simultaneously
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with sponsors and internal teams
  • Experience with process optimization and implementing best practices in study start-up activities
  • 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