Job Details
At ICON, it s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients lives.
Our Own It culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organization: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organization that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.
That s our vision. We re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.
If you re as driven as we are, join us. You ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you ll be helping shape an industry.
We have an incredible opportunity for a Principal Clinical System Lead to join ICON s Full Service Clinical Data Science team.
LOCATION:
- Mexico (Office-Based with remote flexibility)
- Colombia (Home-Based)
- Canada (Home-Based)
- United States (Home-Based)
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE:
The Principal Clinical System Lead will lead and direct one or more Clinical Data Science (CDS) project teams engaged in the initiation, planning, set up, maintenance, control, and closing of systems used in clinical trial projects.
- Support sales efforts by participating in and providing expertise to Business Development and assist with and present at Bid Defense meetings
- Perform peer review of study team technical documentation and work output
- Act as a contact point for internal and external customer teams on assigned studies
- Lead project kick off (internal and external) meetings
- Perform quality control peer review of CRFs
- Track and keep functional management and those responsible for project management informed of any issues that might affect project target dates, scope, or budget and escalate potential problems
- Work independently and with other project leads, as needed, to negotiate timelines and key deliverables with clients and/or external customers and departments
- Contribute to the oversight and management of system integration set up and vendor interactions where needed
- Understand project level revenue recognition/forecasting process and provides input regarding actual and forecasts units/hrs (revenue and resources) to the CDS PM
- Lead and guide multiple technical teams of programmers, designers, and data validation analysts to achieve common project goals
- May independently supervise, including direct line management, a limited number of junior level individuals and deputise in place of the functional manager
- Travel (approximately 15 %) domestic and/or international
TO BE SUCCESSFUL, YOU WILL NEED:
- 8+ years of clinical data management experience including implementation and management of clinical data systems
- Technical understanding of relational databases and how they function and be able to create medium to complex data flow diagrams
- Applied skills in project management, including the predictive elements of timelines, resource requirements, and financial tracking
- Detailed understanding of protocol content and interpretation of data collection requirements, both considering user experience and underlying dataset structures
- Ability to react quickly and adapt to changing requirements, processes, and timelines in an agile manner
- Ability to lead teams in the internal UAT of configured System solutions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor s degree or local equivalent
- Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered in place of the education and experience stated above. All employees must read, write, and speak fluent English and host country language.
* Please submit all applications in English *
Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That s why we ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals- both ours and yours. We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans- and related benefits such as life assurance- so you and save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfill your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.
ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.