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Director, Clinical Operations

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As Director of Clinical Operations, you will oversee clinical trial planning and execution, ensuring compliance, quality, and optimized outcomes through team collaboration and strategic direction.
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Director of Clinical Operations

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 Director, Clinical Operations 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:

Your focus will be on driving clinical operations performance, ensuring quality, and building capability across your area.
Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading and overseeing the planning, execution, and management of clinical trials to ensure timely and successful completion.
  • Providing strategic direction and guidance to cross-functional teams to optimize trial outcomes and meet project goals.
  • Collaborating with key stakeholders to develop and implement innovative clinical trial strategies.
  • Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards throughout the clinical trial process.
  • Identifying and mitigating risks to ensure the integrity and quality of trial data.

Your Profile:

You will bring significant clinical operations experience, with a track record of building high-performing teams and delivering results.
Required qualifications and experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • Extensive experience in clinical operations within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry.
  • Proven track record of successfully leading and managing clinical trials from start to finish.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and GCP guidelines.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
  • Willingness to travel as required (approximately 20%)

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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