IRT Project Manager - ICON - USA Remote

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

As an IRT Project Manager/ Lead Clinical Systems Specialist at ICON, you will manage and optimize clinical systems that support clinical trials as well as oversee the implementation and management of IRT solutions for clinical trials. Your expertise will be vital in ensuring that IRT systems are developed and deployed effectively to support project timelines and enhance operational efficiency.

What You Will Do:
Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of clinical trial management systems (CTMS) and other clinical platforms.
• Collaborating with clinical and IT teams to ensure system functionality aligns with study protocols and operational requirements.
• Providing technical support and troubleshooting for clinical systems to ensure smooth operation and minimal downtime.
• Ensuring system compliance with regulatory guidelines, including data security and privacy standards.
• Training and mentoring users on clinical systems and best practices for data management and system utilization.
• Managing the planning, execution, and delivery of IRT projects, ensuring alignment with clinical trial requirements and regulatory standards
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including clinical operations and technology specialists, to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables
• Developing project plans, timelines, and budgets while monitoring progress to ensure successful project outcomes
• Facilitating communication and stakeholder engagement to ensure transparency and address any project-related issues promptly
• Staying current with industry trends and advancements in IRT technologies to drive innovation and improve project delivery

Your Profile: You will have solid configuration and database systems experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, life sciences, project management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• Extensive experience in managing clinical trial systems (e.g., CTMS, EDC, IWRS) and understanding of clinical operations workflows.
• Strong technical skills, with proficiency in system configuration, data integration, and troubleshooting.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements related to clinical data and system compliance (e.g., GCP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and complex projects with a focus on achieving project goals and timelines
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, enabling collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders

What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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