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Manager, Clinical Operations - Spain, Madrid

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.

We are currently seeking a Clinical Operations Manager to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Clinical Operations Manager at ICON, you’ll work ensure delivery and development of the Clinical Operations team against key metrics. Work with Leadership to develop and grow capabilities, productivity, and quality.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Provide direction and accountability for the operational teams and their delivery at regional and site level.

• Resourcing, line management, training, functional delivery and input on discussions around quality and operational delivery measurements within the Clinical Operations group

• Conduct regular discussions with direct reports and lead team meetings at regional and manager team level.

• Assist with training for CRA Managers and Associates as required.

• Contact for region in regard to operational questions and escalations.

• Work with Director/Senior Director and/or VP Clinical Operations to communicate all critical issues, business growth opportunities, developing key relationships as Well as providing input regarding budgeting discussions to drive productivity and quality within the region.

• Drive overall delivery at site and regional level, through your operational team to drive execution of service, client satisfaction, quality and efficiencies.

• Represent Clinical Operations at Sponsor and internal audits.

Your Profile::

• Bachelor’s degree

• Minimum 6 years Clinical Research experience that includes a minimum 4 years relevant experience as a Senior CRA or Principal CRA (in a Lead CRA role), or at least 2 years as a Project Manager, CRA Manager or equivalent job role

• Knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and ability to review and evaluate medical data

• Excellent management skills, developed with a collaborative approach to driving performance and success in a global environment

• Direct experience managing Clinical Research Associates is preferred

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 (https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits) to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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 (https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations)

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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