[Hiring] Senior Manager, Quality Assurance @ICON plc

Role Description

As a Senior Manager, Quality Assurance at ICON, you will ensure the quality and compliance of clinical trials, interpreting regulatory requirements, and contribute to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies.

You will manage quality assurance and compliance activities across your area, ensuring your team delivers to the highest standards.

• Developing and implementing quality assurance strategies and processes to support clinical trial activities.
• Conducting comprehensive quality assessments and audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and address quality issues and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Participating in the review and approval of clinical trial documentation and data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Providing leadership and mentorship to quality assurance staff, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in quality assurance within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry, with at least 3 years in a management or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines governing clinical trials (e.g., ICH-GCP, FDA regulations).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex quality issues.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 35%).

Requirements

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

Benefits

• 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.

Company Description

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.