Senior Clinical System Designer

ICON plc
UK
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Data Analysis Clinical Data Management System Configuration

Job description

As a Senior Clinical System Designer at ICON, you will design and implement advanced clinical systems that enhance trial design and execution.

What You Will Do:

Your experience will be key in delivering high-quality clinical trial metrics and process improvement outcomes and mentoring colleagues.

  • Key responsibilities include:
  • Leading the design and development of clinical systems, ensuring alignment with study protocols and operational needs
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for system enhancements and innovations in clinical trial processes
  • Overseeing system configuration, integration, and testing to ensure optimal functionality and user experience
  • Providing strategic guidance on the implementation of new technologies and best practices in clinical system design
  • Staying current with industry trends and advancements in clinical technology to drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • Functional Knowledge:
  • In-depth functional knowledge of CRF design tools and two or more clinical data management systems, with experience in system administration

Requirements

You will have a strong foundation in clinical trial metrics and process improvement, with the experience to work independently and guide others., * A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

  • Extensive experience in the design and implementation of clinical systems within the clinical research industry
  • Strong leadership skills and proven ability to manage cross-functional teams effectively in a matrix environment
  • Expertise in data analysis and interpretation, with proficiency in clinical data management systems and software
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and drive change in a complex organization
  • Willingness to travel as required (approximately 10%)

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Benefits & conditions

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.

About the company

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.

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