Clinical System Designer II

ICON plc

Clinical System Designer II designing clinical databases for ICON, a global clinical research organization. Building CRFs, edit checks, dynamic checks, and post-production database changes for clinical trials.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeMexico City • 🇲🇽 MexicoMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in the design and implementation of clinical systems, with a strong focus on Clinical Data Management Systems and CRF design tools. Proficient in data analysis, database development, and effective communication in both English and host-country language.

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Clinical Data Management SystemsCRF Design ToolsData Analysis and InterpretationMedidata Rave or Veeva EDCDatabase Development

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Hard Skills

Clinical Systems DesignDatabase Specification ReviewDynamic Check ProgrammingChange Management DocumentationQuality-Control Peer Reviews

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationNegotiation Skills

Tools & Technologies

ECRFCRF LibrariesPrototyping Methodologies

Industry Keywords

Clinical ResearchClinical TrialsStudy ProtocolsOperational Needs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and development of clinical systems aligned with study protocols and operational needs
Consolidate and complete high-level system requirements documents and manage their review
Copy and modify CRFs from standard libraries and other studies
Support and review the reuse of library items
Develop Custom CRF screens, Edit Check, and Dynamic Check specification documents using prototyping methodologies as needed
Perform quality-control peer reviews of database-related specifications and record comments
Lead eCRF and other specification review meetings
Modify library edit checks to meet trial-specific requirements
Program complex dynamic checks and discrepancy edit checks for trial-specific requirements
Review activity to identify out-of-scope tasks and escalate them to the CSL
Support the CSL in timeline negotiation and study decision-making
Assess impacts of post-production database changes and compile change-management documentation
Drive post-production database changes and release them into production

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in the design and implementation of clinical systems within the clinical research industry
Expertise in data analysis and interpretation or database development
Proficiency in clinical data management systems and software
Knowledge of at least one Clinical Data Management System, such as Medidata Rave or Veeva EDC
Excellent functional knowledge of Clinical Data Management CRF design tools
Ability to plan and design CDMS components directly from medium-complexity clinical trial protocols
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered in place of the stated education and experience
Fluent English and host-country language required
Applications must be submitted in English
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
Inclusive and accessible workplace
Reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process