Senior Director, Clinical Operations

ICON plc

Senior Director, Clinical Operations at ICON overseeing strategic planning and execution of clinical trials. Ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory standards while managing trial teams.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute accurate operational development plans for assigned clinical trials, aligning with budget, timelines, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Oversee the management of clinical studies, including compliance with corporate, regulatory, and quality standards.
Lead clinical operations personnel, contract research organizations (CROs), consultants, core laboratories, and other study support organizations.
Handle program-level activities as assigned, ensuring operational plans are implemented effectively.
Ensure adherence to ICH-GCP, GPP, Incyte SOPs, and applicable country-specific regulations.
Work cross-functionally with internal teams (e.g., Medical Affairs, Medical Science Liaisons, Medical) and external partners to support trial goals and timelines.
Monitor site performance, feasibility, and study execution for assigned trials.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field; advanced degree preferred.
Extensive experience in clinical operations within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry.
Ability to manage complex, multi-site trials across global regions.
Proven track record of successfully leading and managing clinical trials from start to finish.
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and GCP guidelines.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Willingness to travel as required (approximately 20%)
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

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

clinical trial managementregulatory complianceGCP guidelinesoperational development plansbudget managementtimelines managementSOP adherencemulti-site trial managementclinical operationslife sciences

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingcross-functional collaborationorganizational skillsteam managementadaptabilitystrategic planningdecision-makinginterpersonal skills