About this role
Job title: Team Lead, Site Operations (Oncology) - Lisle, IL (Onsite - multiple locations)
About the Role Team Lead, Site Operations (Oncology) will lead a team responsible for supporting site-facing activities across clinical studies, with a primary focus in Oncology (Phase II-IV). This role is part of ICON's Accellacare network and is based onsite at Accellacare Duly Health & Care sites near Lisle, IL.
What You'll Do
- Supervising a team of site operations staff (e.g., Clinical Research Coordinators, Clinical Research Nurses), overseeing daily workloads and priorities
- Ensuring timely and accurate completion of site start-up, maintenance, and close-out tasks in line with SOPs and study plans
- Monitoring site operations metrics and contributing to actions that improve efficiency and site experience
- Collaborating with project management, monitoring, and other functions to resolve site-related issues
- Supporting training, development, and performance management of team members
- Contributing to the enhancement of site operations processes, tools, and documentation
What We're Looking For
- Industry Clinical Research experience (non-hospital/non-academic) with a focus in Oncology
- 4+ years of experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator
- Prior lead or mentoring responsibilities preferred
- Good understanding of clinical trial processes, GCP, and site documentation requirements
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple studies and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative, solution-oriented mindset with focus on quality and customer service
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, healthcare, business, or a related field
Nice to Have
- Prior lead or mentoring responsibilities preferred (explicitly mentioned as a plus)
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including: annual leave entitlements, health insurance options, retirement planning, LifeWorks Employee Assistance Programme, life assurance, flexible benefits, and other country-specific perks. ICON emphasizes inclusion, well-being, and work-life balance across locations.