Manager, Study Start Up

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. Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development. That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it. If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry. As Study Start Up Manager dedicated to Site contracts , you will lead a team of Study Start Up Associates across Europe (size of team up to 18-20 FTE ) within our Study Start up Team focused on Site contracts . The core purpose of this role is to o versee management of site contracts activities to ensure they are conducted in an effective manner, meeting sponsor timelines, contractual requirements and expectations; and in adherence with ICON SOPs and appropriate regulations. Role Responsibilities: To mentor and lead a team of Study Start Up Associates dedicated to site contracts globally, working with and through others. Provide mentoring and training to staff ensuring that all necessary training is provided according to job title; act as a role model to team members. Effectively manage staff through open and timely sharing of information, regular performance review and feedback, and setting of clear goals and objectives. Ensure individual and team achievements are appropriately recognized Actively support departmental and company site contracting practices and reporting through the use of company systems Oversee management of site contracts activities to ensure they are conducted in an effective manner, meeting sponsor timelines, contractual requirements and expectations; and in adherence with ICON SOPs and appropriate regulations. Deliver training to members of the team as well as global study teams to ensure quality and alignment of processes Continually assess opportunities for process improvements and develop and monitor process change implementation. Provide financial oversight to ensure appropriate profitability and Monitor and manage staff workload to optimize resource utilization. Your background and experience: A legal background ( preferred), in Life Sciences or equivalent and experience with contracts (essential) CA/EC submission experience and / or contract negotiation experience preferred Fluency in English additionally to local language Management experience is preferred Exceptional time management and organisational skills. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills History of working as a team lead within a CRO environment. 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. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.