Global Study Manager

At ICON Strategic Solutions, you will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON’s global expertise.

As the world’s largest FSP organisation, with over 90 sponsor partnerships, we offer stability, career development and a collaborative environment where your work contributes to the development of treatments that benefit patients worldwide.

As a 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 Will Do:

You will manage day-to-day clinical trial management activities, supporting your team to deliver quality outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

Plan and manage all aspects of clinical trials, ensuring adherence to timelines, budget, and quality standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and implement clinical trial protocols and procedures.
Build and manage strong relationships with trial investigators and stakeholders.
Ensure all trials are conducted in compliance with local, national, and international regulations and ethical guidelines.
Problem-solve and make critical decisions regarding trial design, vendor selection, and risk management.

Your Profile:

You will have solid clinical trial management experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.

Required qualifications and experience:

University degree in medicine, science, or equivalent combination of education & experience
Demonstrated ability to drive the clinical deliverables of a study
Subject matter expertise in the designated therapeutic area
Prior monitoring experience is preferred
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.

Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include:

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.

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

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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About the company

Provides consulting, development, and commercialization services for drugs and medical devices through a global network to help clients accelerate development and bring products to market. A global team of experts in 53 countries offers end-to-end support across strategy, development, regulatory, manufacturing, and market access to reduce time to market, lower costs, and improve quality. The company differentiates itself with its large global presence, clear focus on speed and cost, and extensive experience across therapeutic areas. Its goal is to help clients accelerate the development of life-saving drugs and devices by delivering high-quality information, solutions, and performance.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Ireland

Founded

1990

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What believers are saying

Anthropic collaboration launched July 28, 2026, giving ICON a marquee AI partnership.
Q2 2026 gross bookings rose 24.1% and net book-to-bill reached 1.51.
Backlog climbed to $23.4 billion by June 30, 2026, improving near-term demand visibility.

What critics are saying

ICON restates 2023-2025 revenue after Audit Committee found material weaknesses in controls.
2026 revenue guidance of $7.85 billion-$8.15 billion signals decline from $8.251 billion in 2025.
Senior unsecured refinancing on August 13, 2026 raises fixed costs while margins already fell.

What makes Icon unique

ICON’s Orbis platform embeds Claude across trial planning, enrollment risk, and protocol optimization.
ICON’s 55-country footprint and 40,200-person delivery network support global clinical execution.
ICON’s $23.4 billion backlog gives sponsors unusually deep revenue visibility.

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
401(k) Retirement Plan
Mental Health Support
Life Insurance
Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

29%

1 year growth

31%

2 year growth

31%

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Aug 6th, 2026

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