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ICON plc

Principal Clinical System Designer

ICON plc

. Lead the design and development of clinical systems aligned with study protocols and operational needs .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • Colombia, MexicoLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in the design and implementation of clinical systems, with a strong focus on Clinical Data Management Systems and CRF design tools. Proficient in data analysis, quality control, and effective communication in both English and the host country language.

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Clinical Data Management SystemsCRF Design ToolsData Analysis and InterpretationDatabase DevelopmentPrototyping Methodologies

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Hard Skills
Clinical Systems DesignCustom CRF DevelopmentDynamic Check SpecificationQuality Control Peer ReviewsChange Management DocumentationDatabase Changes ImplementationEdit Check ProgrammingHigh-Level System Requirements DocumentationTimeline NegotiationStudy Decision-Making Support
Soft Skills
Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal Communication
Tools & Technologies
Medidata RaveVeeva EDC
Industry Keywords
Clinical ResearchClinical Trial ProtocolsECRFLibrary Items ReuseStudy Protocols

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the design and development of clinical systems aligned with study protocols and operational needs
  • Consolidate and complete high-level system requirements documents and manage their review
  • Copy and modify CRFs from standard libraries and other studies
  • Support and review the reuse of library items
  • Develop Custom CRF screens, Edit Check, and Dynamic Check specification documents using prototyping methodologies as needed
  • Perform quality control peer reviews of database-related specifications and record comments appropriately
  • Lead eCRF and other specification review meetings
  • Use and modify library edit checks to meet trial-specific requirements
  • Program complex dynamic checks and discrepancy edit checks
  • Review ongoing activity to identify out-of-scope tasks and escalate them to the CSL
  • Support the CSL with timeline negotiations and study decision-making
  • Assess impacts of post-production database-related changes and compile change-management documentation
  • Drive post-production database changes and release them into production
  • Travel approximately 10% domestically and/or internationally

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 4+ years of experience in the design and implementation of clinical systems within the clinical research industry
  • Expertise in data analysis and interpretation or Data Base Development
  • Proficiency in clinical data management systems and software
  • Knowledge of at least 1 Clinical Data Management System (Medidata Rave, Veeva EDC, etc.)
  • Excellent functional knowledge of Clinical Data Management CRF design tools
  • Ability to plan and design CDMS components directly from interpretation of medium complexity clinical trial protocols
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered in place of the education and experience stated above
  • Must read, write, and speak fluent English and host country language
  • Must have the legal right to work in the country where the role is based
  • Applications must be submitted in English

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