Clinical Development Trial Lead

ICON plc

Clinical Development Trial Lead overseeing cross-functional clinical trials at ICON. Leading team efforts to ensure quality and timeliness in trial execution.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading cross-functional clinical trial teams, managing trial communication, and tracking milestones while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in risk assessment and continuous improvement activities within clinical research.

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Clinical Trial ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipRisk AssessmentFinancial Tracking ToolsClinical Research Experience

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial ManagementRisk AssessmentFinancial TrackingMilestone TrackingContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

CommunicationRelationship ManagementCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Clinical ResearchHealth-Related FieldInvestigator EngagementGlobal MilestonesTrial-Level Risks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the cross-functional study team in the development and execution of clinical trials
Understand the scope of work required to complete the clinical trial successfully
Develop and track global milestones by gaining alignment and integrating inputs across functions and geographies
Assess, identify and monitor trial-level risks
Create and monitor the grants and non-grants, and assumptions using financial tracking tools
Drive and coordinate local, regional and global, cross-functional study team throughout study implementation, execution and closure
Partner with the Investigator Engagement organization to achieve regional enrollment goals
Manage relationships and serve as a single point of contact and central owner for trial communication
Identify and assist in developing continuous improvement activities based on important trends

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors or University degree (scientific or health-related field preferred)
3 years clinical research experience or relevant clinical trial experience in a scientific or health-related field
Advanced degree may substitute for experience.
Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

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