Manager, Clinical Operations

Manager, Clinical Operations - Remote - Brazil
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
At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives.
We are currently seeking a Manager, Clinical Operations to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Manager, Clinical Operations at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the execution of clinical trials, ensuring that they are conducted efficiently, on time, and in compliance with regulatory requirements. You will contribute to the advancement of innovative therapies through strategic leadership in operational planning and management of clinical study teams.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Managing a local clinical team effectively, maximising resource use to deliver operational, quality, and fiscal targets whilst ensuring employee engagement, retention and growth
- Monitoring Key Performance Indicators and drive continuous improvement.
- Mentoring and developing junior staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence within the team.
- Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth communication across clinical operations.
- Creating a culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes, adding value to our business and meeting client needs.
- Aligning with key account and/ or cluster lead to ensure alignment with portfolio needs, gaps, and trends with regards to monitoring activity.
Your Profile:
- Advanced degree in a relevant field such as life sciences, nursing, or a related discipline.
- Strong experience as people leader is a must
- Extensive experience in managing clinical operations, with a solid understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage teams effectively in a dynamic environment.
- Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, with a keen focus on optimizing processes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive successful outcomes.
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Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals - both ours and yours.
We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans - and related benefits such as life assurance - so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.
ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
What ICON can offer you:
- 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, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised 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, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.
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