New · posted Nov 1
ICON · Pharmaceuticals
Senior Clinical Trial Manager
- Remote, US
- Remote
- Full-time
- Manager
The role
Senior Clinical Trial Manager, United States, Remote
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.
As a Senior Clinical Trial Manager at ICON, you will manage clinical trial operations activities, supporting your team and stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes across our clinical programmes.
What you need
You will have solid clinical trial management experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.
Required qualifications and experience:
- A minimum of 4+ years of experience in a Clinical Trial Management position at a CRO or Pharmaceutical Organization.
- Bachelor's degree in health, life sciences, or other relevant fields of study.
- At least 10+ years of relevant experience in clinical trial management.
- Preferred: 2+ years of monitoring experience.
- Experience in managing complex or global trials is advantageous.
- Preferred: Experience in managing all trial components from start-up to database lock.
- Preferred: Experience in coaching/mentoring other CTMs, leading a team of CTMs, and participating in departmental initiatives.
- Willingness to travel as required (approximately 25%)
Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
What you'll do
Your focus will be on coordinating clinical trial management delivery, resolving issues, and developing team capability.
Key responsibilities include:
- Budget Oversight Oversee the clinical portion of the budget to ensure efficient resource allocation.
- Ensuring Effective Study Oversight: Develop monitoring plans and tools, ensuring effective study oversight.
- Optimizing Performance: Train and mentor Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) to optimize their performance.
- Timely Study Start-Up & Enrollment: Drive enrollment and lead study start-up activities, adhering to timelines.
- Improving Study Integrity Review trip reports and implement corrective and preventative action plans when necessary.Building Productive Relationships: Foster productive relationships with Sponsors, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
Pay and benefits
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Rewards & 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
ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.
Benefits may include:
Benefits may vary depending on role and location.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
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Inclusion and Accessibility
ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.
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Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · November 1, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
Manager roles in the US44 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| All US (middle half) | $150,125 | $163,000 | $175,000 |
Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Clinical Trial Management roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 1, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Clinical Trial Management
The general path across 69 open Clinical Trial Management roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not ICON's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 20 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Clinical trial conduct9
- Collaboration and leadership8
- Documentation and SOPs1
- Quality systems and risk1
Company hiring pulse
ICON on Regulatory Jobs
- 106
- Open roles
- 56
- Distinct roles
- 30
- Locations
By discipline
- Clinical96 91%
- Quality7 7%
- Regulatory3 3%
By level
- Senior & Principal45 42%
- Associate & Specialist43 41%
- Manager15 14%
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Senior Clinical Trial Manager at ICON
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