Manager, Quality Assurance – EU Q&C Audit Defense Team

ICON plc

Quality Assurance Manager leading client audits for ICON, a global healthcare organization, ensuring compliance and quality assurance in clinical trials. Developing strategies and conducting assessments in collaboration with various project teams.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeRemote • 🇮🇪 IrelandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Developing and implementing quality assurance strategies and processes to support clinical trial activities
Conducting quality assessments and audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines
Collaborating with project teams to identify and address quality issues and implement corrective actions as needed
Providing guidance and support to staff regarding quality assurance policies, procedures, and best practices
Contributing to the development and maintenance of quality management systems and documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality assurance within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines governing clinical trials (e.g., ICH-GCP, FDA regulations)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve quality issues effectively
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Willingness to travel as required (approximately 35%)

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

quality assurancequality management systemsregulatory compliancequality assessmentsauditscorrective actionsclinical trial activitiesdocumentation

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillscollaboration skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degree