Manager, Quality Assurance
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ICON plc
SD
Summary
The manager will develop and implement quality assurance strategies to ensure clinical trial compliance with regulatory standards. They are responsible for conducting audits, resolving quality issues, and providing guidance to project teams.
Job Description
Manager, Quality Assurance
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 Process, Training and Execution Lead 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.
What You Will Do:
Your focus will be on coordinating quality assurance and compliance delivery, resolving issues, and developing team capability.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and implementing quality assurance strategies and processes to support clinical trial activities.
- Conducting quality assessments and audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines.
- Collaborating with project teams to identify and address quality issues and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Providing guidance and support to staff regarding quality assurance policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Contributing to the development and maintenance of quality management systems and documentation.
Your Profile:
You will have solid quality assurance and compliance experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.
Required qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality assurance within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines governing clinical trials (e.g., ICH-GCP, FDA regulations).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve quality issues effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Willingness to travel as required (approximately 35%)
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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Since our foundation in Dublin, Ireland in 1990, our mission has been to help our clients to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. We do this by delivering best in class information, solutions and performance, with an unyielding focus on quality at all times.
We offer a full range of consulting, development and commercialisation services from a global network of offices in 53 countries. We focus our innovation on the factors that are critical to our clients – reducing time to market, reducing cost, and increasing quality – and our global team of experts has extensive experience in a broad range of therapeutic areas.
Founded
2017
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Healthcare Intelligence and Clinical Research
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Dublin
Since our foundation in Dublin, Ireland in 1990, our mission has been to help our clients to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. We do this by delivering best in class information, solutions and performance, with an unyielding focus on quality at all times.
We offer a full range of consulting, development and commercialisation services from a global network of offices in 53 countries. We focus our innovation on the factors that are critical to our clients – reducing time to market, reducing cost, and increasing quality – and our global team of experts has extensive experience in a broad range of therapeutic areas.
Founded
2017
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Healthcare Intelligence and Clinical Research
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Dublin