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Global Study Manager

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Global Study Manager

Location: Reading

Reference: JR162479

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ICON Strategic Solutions (FSP)

Categories

Clinical Trial Management

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About the role

Global Study Manager

At ICON Strategic Solutions, you will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON’s global expertise.

As the world’s largest FSP organisation, with over 90 sponsor partnerships, we offer stability, career development and a collaborative environment where your work contributes to the development of treatments that benefit patients worldwide.

Global Study Manager

We are looking for an experienced UK/EMEA based (remote) Global Study Manager to lead the operational delivery of global clinical studies from initiation through to close-out.

Working closely with the Global Study Lead and cross-functional teams, you will ensure studies are delivered on time, within budget and to high quality standards, while overseeing vendors, managing risks and supporting effective study execution.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the operational delivery of global clinical studies.

  • Manage study timelines, budgets, risks and recruitment activities.

  • Lead and collaborate with cross-functional, international study teams.

  • Oversee CRO/FSO and other external vendors.

  • Support protocol development and key study documentation.

  • Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements and the client’s quality standards.

  • Maintain inspection readiness and drive high-quality study delivery.

  • Identify opportunities to improve study delivery through technology, AI and automation.

  • About You

  • Degree in Life Sciences or a related discipline.

  • Strong experience (~5+years) in clinical research and global study management.

  • Demonstrable experience delivering complex, international clinical studies.

  • Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP and clinical development processes.

  • Experience managing vendors, timelines, budgets and study risks.

  • Excellent project management, stakeholder management and communication skills.

  • Confident leading matrix teams across different functions and geographies.

  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

  • The Opportunity

  • This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinical study professional to take ownership of complex global studies and work with international teams to deliver high-quality clinical research for the client.

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.

  • If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here

  • 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.

Location

Reading

Reference: JR162479

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ICON Strategic Solutions (FSP)

Categories

Clinical Trial Management

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Remote

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