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ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organizations.

With our patients at the center of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.

Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.

We have an incredible opportunity for a Senior Clinical System Lead to join ICON’s Full Service Clinical Data Science team.

LOCATION:

• Mexico (Office-Based with remote flexibility)

• Canada (Home-Based)

• United States (Home-Based)

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE:

The Senior 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

• Assist in leading 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

• Travel (approximately 15 %) domestic and/or international

TO BE SUCCESSFUL, YOU WILL NEED:

• 5+ 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 knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs.

In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.

ICON, including subsidiaries, 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, sex, 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.

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