Project Manager – Country Study Manager

ICON plc

Project Manager managing country level activities from study startup through conduct and close for ICON's clinical research studies. Ensuring compliance, vendor management, and effective communication with stakeholders.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇵🇱 PolandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Country/Study level implementation of Startup and Site Activation Plans
Country/Study level Recruitment Strategy
Responsible to support the development of study level plans
Communication with the local team and internal stakeholders and CRO as applicable and as listed above to ensure efficient and timely study delivery of the agreed plans
Responsible for study and/or country vendor management and oversight including follow up and coordination of vendor deliverables
Responsible for ensuring the follow up and coordination of Regional/site QEs, PDs, data issues, metrics review, site issues/risks, audit responses, etc.
Project Manager will be able to work independently and exercise their own judgement.
Responsible for management/oversight of study and regional/country level activities from study startup through conduct and study close
May manage the study start up process in countries assigned and/or oversee CRO responsible for these activities as applicable
Through the Site Care Partner/Country Trial Manager or CRO supports the Country/investigator outreach process, site identification and feasibility ensuring countries/sites can meet all study protocol requirements
Provides country level input on Startup and Recruitment milestones
Is accountable for overseeing CRO and/or Project Manager/Site Engagement Liaison for assigned studies at country level in accordance with the overall project plan, manages and maintains accurate country level plans (e.g. timelines, budget, risk and quality plans)
Collaborates with accountable roles to identify and manage deviations and risks in study startup and execution and implements mitigation strategies as required.
Ensures compliance to relevant Global and Local, internal and external requirements and regulations.
Ensures timely communication bidirectionally between the global and local study team.
Provides protocol level guidance and support to responsible Local Study Team members as applicable.
Liaise with the team to agree on submission strategy to Health Authorities and Ethic Committees
Identifies country level trends to improve deliverables processes as needed
Ensures audit/Inspection readiness during start-up and conduct
Ensures CRO and/or applicable internal study team members maintain appropriate level IP/equipment/ancillary supplies management including Import/Export License management with the support of Clinical Trial Assistants and other roles as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor or Master degree
At least 2-3 years on the similar position as Local Trial Manager in CRO or Pharmaceutical Industry
Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, clinical and regulatory operations and environment in countries under responsibility
English is required.

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

Study Level PlanningRecruitment StrategyData Issue ManagementMetrics ReviewAudit ReadinessRisk ManagementProtocol GuidanceSubmission StrategyCountry Level Trends AnalysisClinical Operations

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationJudgmentProblem SolvingIndependence

Certifications

Bachelor DegreeMaster Degree