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Global Study Manager. 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 the world’s largest provider of Functional Service Provision (FSP), ICON Strategic Solutions embeds our teams within client organisations, serving as dedicated partners to some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical. By joining our FSP program, you’ll collaborate with an award-winning biopharmaceutical leader, renowned for innovation, inclusion, and making a real difference in patients’ lives. As a Global Study Manager (GSM), you’ll be fully integrated into the FSPs clinical operations team, helping to deliver innovative, global clinical studies. You’ll ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, working closely with both internal teams and external partners. This is a permanent and home-based role.
Job Responsibility:
Support the planning, setup, execution, and close-out of global clinical studies
Oversee vendors and country teams to ensure smooth study delivery
Work closely with internal teams and external partners
Help develop and update study documents (e.g., protocols, informed consent forms)
Manage third-party vendors, including contracts and budgets
Ensure all study activities comply with regulations (ICH-GCP), SOPs, and best practices
Contribute to meetings, audits, and inspections
Support risk management and quality assurance efforts
Maintain accurate study documentation and ensure inspection readiness at all times.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree (preferably in life sciences or related field)
At least 5 years’ experience in clinical research, with 3+ years in Global clinical project management/ Global Study Manager within a Pharma or CRO
Strong knowledge of clinical research regulations (ICH-GCP)
Proven ability to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards
Experience working with internal teams and external vendors including vendor set up, management and vendor budgets. (eg. central labs, IRT etc)
Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a matrix environment
Experience in all phases of clinical study lifecycle
Experience in using AI automation in your daily work as a GSM
Knowledge of GXP outside of GCP (e.g., GMP, GLP).
Nice to have:
Advanced degree (MSc, PhD).
What we offer:
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.