Senior Clinical Trial Manager - Oncology

CTM, oncology

ICON plc is a world‑leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

As a Senior Clinical Trial Manager at ICON, you will manage clinical trial operations activities, supporting your team and stakeholders to deliver high‑quality outcomes across our clinical programmes.

Your focus will be on coordinating clinical trial management delivery, resolving issues, and developing team capability.

• Budget Oversight – Oversee the clinical portion of the budget to ensure efficient resource allocation.
• Ensuring Effective Study Oversight – Develop monitoring plans and tools, ensuring effective study oversight.
• Optimizing Performance – Train and mentor Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) to optimize their performance.
• Timely Study Start‑Up & Enrollment – Drive enrollment and lead study start‑up activities, adhering to timelines.
• Improving Study Integrity – Review trip reports and implement corrective and preventative action plans when necessary.
• Building Productive Relationships – Foster productive relationships with Sponsors, vendors, and cross‑functional teams.

You will have solid clinical trial management experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.

• A minimum of 4+ years of experience in a Clinical Trial Management position at a CRO or Pharmaceutical Organization.
• Bachelor's degree in health, life sciences, or other relevant fields of study.
• At least 10+ years of relevant experience in clinical trial management.
• Preferred: 2+ years of monitoring experience.
• Experience in managing complex or global trials is advantageous.
• Preferred:
  Experience in managing all trial components from start‑up to database lock.
• Preferred:
  Experience in coaching/mentoring other CTMs, leading a team of CTMs, and participating in departmental initiatives.
• Fluency in German and English language.
• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 25%).

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well‑being and work‑life balance opportunities for you and your family.

• Various annual leave entitlements
• Health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, Life Works, offering 24‑hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well‑being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country‑specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON 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.