Clinical Study Manager II

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, our clinic teams sit right at the heart of Early Phase Clinical Research, where careful planning meets expert clinical execution. As a Clinical Study Manager, you will play a central role in the planning, execution and oversight of (complex) clinical trials ensuring delivery to the highest standards of quality, compliance and collaboration.

The Clinical Study Manager provides clinical trial management for studies in our clinics in Groningen. This is a permanent position based in Groningen, with approximately 60% onsite presence required. Please note that applications will only be considered from candidates within a commutable distance of the Groningen site.

Responsibilities

Lead the assessment, preparation, and implementation of clinical studies to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
Lead and manage a cross-functional study team (including investigators, pharmacists, recruitment specialists, and laboratory-, data-, resource-, and clinic coordinators) ensuring clear roles, effective communication, and aligned execution.
Oversee the development of study plans, budgets, timelines, and resource allocations, ensuring appropriate input and delivery by responsible functional leads.
Review feasibility assessments and risk analyses, ensuring mitigation strategies are defined and operationally viable.
Ensure the study team establishes required study documentation (e.g., lab manuals, operational instructions, and study materials) and that all documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant.
Act as the primary site study lead, aligning clinic operations with project and clinic management, managing scope and budget changes, and serving as the formal clinic representative to sponsors.
Monitor overall study progress, timelines, and team performance in accordance with protocol requirements, quality standards, and internal procedures.
Proactively address operational challenges, ensuring appropriate resolution or escalation when required.

The Role

In this role, you will gain deep exposure to Early Phase Clinical Research and support the CSM team across a broad range of study and population types, including patient research. It is a hands on position where organisation, clear communication and sound judgement are essential.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• MSc in Life Sciences or higher.

• Demonstrated experience managing or supervising projects.

• Experience in clinical research, ideally within a commercial setting.

• Strong people management skills.

• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Dutch. Applications will only be progressed for candidates who are fully proficient in both languages.

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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, 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.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON 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.

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Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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