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Clinical Quality Compliance Lead

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Hiring Remotely in Northern Ireland, GBR
Mid level
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Hiring Remotely in Northern Ireland, GBR
Mid level
The Clinical Quality Compliance Lead oversees quality assurance in clinical trials, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards while leading audits and cross-functional collaboration.
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Clinical Quality Compliance Lead

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.


As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.


As a Clinical Quality Compliance Lead at ICON, you will design and analyse clinical trials, interpreting complex medical data, and contribute to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies.

What You Will Do:

You will oversee quality assurance and compliance workstreams, ensuring deliverables meet quality and timeline expectations.
Key responsibilities include:

  • Develop and implement comprehensive quality management systems and processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies.
  • Lead internal and external audits and inspections, including planning, execution, and follow-up activities to address findings and ensure timely resolution.
  • Conduct regular quality reviews of clinical trial documentation, protocols, and study reports, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to the clinical quality compliance team, including training, mentoring, and performance management.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess quality risks, develop risk mitigation strategies, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Your Profile:

You will have solid quality assurance and compliance experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.
Required qualifications and experience:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field.
  • Previous experience in clinical quality assurance or compliance within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry.
  • Expert knowledge of regulatory requirements, including FDA/EMA regulations, ICH-GCP guidelines, and ISO standards.
  • Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage resources to meet objectives.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Willingness to travel to site as required about once per month

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.


Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.


Benefits may include:

  • Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
  • Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
  • Retirement and pension plans
  • Life assurance and disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
  • Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.


Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.


Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.


If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.

Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply

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