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ICON plc · Onsite · India, Chennai
Group Lead, Clinical Trial Associate

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.


As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.


As a Group Lead, Clinical Trial Associate at ICON, you will oversee the clinical trial administration team, ensuring the efficient and accurate management of documentation and operational support for clinical trials.


What You Will Do:

You will oversee scientific operations operations, balancing quality, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Supervising and managing the clinical trial administration team, ensuring timely and accurate processing of essential trial documents, including regulatory submissions, study contracts, and trial master files.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including clinical operations, project management, and regulatory affairs, to support the successful execution of clinical trials.
  • Implementing and monitoring standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and internal quality standards.
  • Providing training and mentorship to team members, promoting professional development and a culture of continuous improvement in clinical trial administration practices.
  • Tracking and analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs) related to trial administration processes to identify areas for improvement and enhance operational efficiency.

Your Profile:

You will have a strong background in scientific operations, with proven management experience and a commitment to quality delivery.

Required qualifications and experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field
  • Significant experience in clinical trial administration or project coordination, preferably within the pharmaceutical or clinical research industry.
  • Strong leadership skills, with experience managing teams and driving collaboration in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with a focus on attention to detail and compliance.
  • Effective communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Willingness to travel as required (approximately 10%)

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.


Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.


Benefits may include:

  • 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

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.


Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.


Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.


If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.

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About ICON plc

ICON is an award-winning workplace that enables you to make a difference to patients’ lives by being part of a world-class clinical research organisation that helps deliver new medicines & medical devices that are benefitting patients worldwide. You are also part of a diverse company that cares about our world and is dedicated to conducting business more sustainably and supporting the communities in which we live. If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a great environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.

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