Clinical Trial Manager

ICON plc

. Manage clinical trial operations activities, supporting your team and stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes across our clinical programmes .

Posted 8/3/2026full-timeBeijing • 🇨🇳 ChinaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical trial management, including budget oversight, study oversight, and performance optimization. Proven ability to build relationships with stakeholders and lead teams effectively in a clinical research environment.

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Clinical Trial ManagementBudget OversightStudy Start-UpTeam LeadershipMonitoring Experience

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial ManagementBudget OversightStudy OversightPerformance OptimizationEnrollment ManagementCorrective Action PlansMonitoring PlansDatabase Lock ManagementCoachingMentoring

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication

Industry Keywords

Clinical Research OrganizationPharmaceuticalGlobal TrialsHealth SciencesLife Sciences

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Key responsibilities include:
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Willingness to travel as required (approximately 25%)

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