Clinical Research Lead

ICON · Reading, UK

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Role summary

ICON Strategic Solutions seeks an experienced Clinical Research Lead to manage clinical investigators and trial sites in a sponsor-dedicated model. This hybrid senior CRA/junior management role involves site identification, enrollment oversight, vendor management, and ensuring regulatory readiness across assigned therapeutic areas.

What they're looking for

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or nursing
Senior CRA experience with investigator-sponsored study background
Proven oversight of external vendors including CROs and central labs
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and clinical trial regulations
Valid UK working eligibility
Willingness to travel approximately 6 times monthly

What you'll be doing

Manage clinical investigators and sites for client trial participation and post-marketing safety studies
Oversee site identification, qualification, and timely enrollment against scientific objectives
Monitor external vendor activities and escalate significant findings and trends
Ensure inspection readiness and database lock delivery timelines
Build and maintain high-quality relationships with global clinical trial sites

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