PHARMAFull-time
Clinical Trial Manager
BANGALORE (IN)HYBRIDPOSTED: 8/18/2026
PHARMAFull-time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONICONContract Research Organization (CRO) / Clinical Research / Healthcare Services
ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES
Core Responsibilities
Plan, lead, and oversee day-to-day operations and execution of global clinical trials, ensuring strict alignment with protocol milestones, timelines, quality benchmarks, and budgetary limits.
Partner with cross-functional project teams to define, establish, and implement standardized clinical trial protocols, operational plans, and study procedures.
Foster and maintain collaborative relationships with clinical trial investigators, site personnel, external vendors, and key study stakeholders.
Ensure all assigned clinical studies are executed in full compliance with ICH-GCP guidelines, ethical standards, local regulations, and sponsor requirements.
Drive risk management and proactive problem-solving, making strategic operational decisions regarding site management, vendor performance, and study contingency plans.
Support, mentor, and guide project team members and CRAs to ensure high-quality study deliverables across the trial lifecycle.
Technical & Domain Standards
Comprehensive mastery of clinical trial lifecycle processes, ICH-GCP principles, and international regulatory requirements.
In-depth therapeutic domain knowledge and practical clinical study execution expertise.
Proven capability in managing clinical trial vendors, study budgets, protocol adherence, and risk mitigation frameworks.
Leadership & Collaboration
Lead cross-functional study teams and drive accountability for overall study deliverables and site-level milestones.
Manage complex stakeholder expectations across sponsor organizations, investigator sites, and internal project leadership.
Willingness to travel up to 25% to support site visits, investigator meetings, and critical project reviews.
Benefits & Total Rewards
Competitive compensation structure with annual performance-linked incentives.
Comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing benefits covering medical, dental, and vision care.
Retirement savings plans, pension schemes, life assurance, and disability coverage.
Global learning and structured career development frameworks within a premier clinical research organization.
REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS
Clinical Trial Management
ICH-GCP
Protocol Implementation
Site Management
Vendor Management
Risk Management
Study Budgeting
Regulatory Compliance
Timeline Adherence
COMPENSATION & REWARDS
₹14.0L - 24.0L per annum
ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE
ICON plc is a global provider of outsourced drug development and commercialization services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and government organizations. The company specializes in a broad range of clinical research services, from Phase I-IV studies to consulting and data solutions. ICON helps its clients accelerate the development of drugs and devices through comprehensive scientific and operational expertise.
TEAM SIZE: 41,100+ employees
INDUSTRY: Contract Research Organization (CRO) / Clinical Research / Healthcare Services
RECOMMENDED TRAINING
1/5
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