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Team Lead, Site Operations - Hickory, NC (Onsite) 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 have an exciting opportunity for a Team Lead, Site Operations to join Accellacare in Hickory, NC. As a Team Lead, you will lead a team responsible for supporting site-facing activities across clinical studies, ensuring consistent, high-quality operational delivery. This role is with Accellacare, part of ICON's clinical research network, where you’ll play a key role in transforming the clinical trial experience for patients and sponsors alike. Our global site network is designed with one goal in mind: to deliver better access, greater efficiency, and improved outcomes in clinical research.
Job Responsibility
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
Requirements
3+ years of experience in clinical site operations, site support, or clinical operations
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
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