Risk & Compliance Lead

ICON plc

. Monitor agreed quality and compliance metrics, identifying risks, trends and outliers and escalating potential non-compliance or areas requiring further action .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • Poland, India, Philippines, BulgariaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Quality Management, Compliance, and Risk Management within regulated environments, with a strong focus on Continuous Improvement and effective stakeholder collaboration. Proficient in analyzing quality metrics, managing CAPAs, and preparing for audits and inspections.

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Quality ManagementRisk ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisCAPA ManagementAudit Readiness

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Hard Skills

Quality Metrics AnalysisDeviations ManagementCorrective ActionsPreventive ActionsRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsStakeholder ManagementCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Certification in QualityProfessional Certification in Risk ManagementProfessional Certification in Compliance

Industry Keywords

PharmacovigilanceDrug SafetyClinical ResearchRegulated EnvironmentInspection Readiness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor agreed quality and compliance metrics, identifying risks, trends and outliers and escalating potential non-compliance or areas requiring further action
Provide focused review and analysis of metrics for specific clients or projects when required
Support operational teams with the management of Quality Events, including deviations, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) and audit findings
Support investigations and Root Cause Analysis (RCA), helping to identify underlying causes and appropriate corrective and preventive actions
Assist operational teams with audit and inspection readiness, including preparation for and support during client audits and regulatory inspections
Support the effective management and resolution of audit and inspection findings, working collaboratively with relevant stakeholders
Contribute to system and process optimisation initiatives, using quality data and operational insight to identify opportunities for improvement
Work cross-functionally to promote strong risk awareness and a culture of quality, compliance and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, pharmacy, healthcare, law, business, quality, risk management, or a related field
A professional certification in quality, risk management or compliance is an advantage
Relevant experience within Pharmacovigilance, Drug Safety, Quality, Compliance or another regulated pharmaceutical or clinical research environment
A good understanding of regulated operational processes and associated quality and compliance requirements
Experience working with quality metrics, deviations, CAPAs, audit findings and Root Cause Analysis
Exposure to audits, inspections, compliance reviews or inspection-readiness activities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends, outliers and areas of potential risk
The ability to work collaboratively with operational teams to investigate issues and develop practical, sustainable solutions
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to raise and escalate risks appropriately
The ability to manage competing priorities and follow actions through to resolution
A proactive approach to continuous improvement, quality and compliance
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