Job Title: Study Start‑Up Lead
Location: UK, Spain, Bulgaria or Poland (Remote)
What you will be doing:
Early Planning and Team Leadership:
* Contributes SSU insights to the development of the trial Operational Execution Plan (OEP) and aligns the SSU plan and strategy accordingly as reflected in SSU systems, milestones and dashboards with Study Leader/Clinical Trial Team (CTT).
* Configures and ensures proper trial‑specific set‑up of SSU systems (e.g., Expected Document Lists, eTMF, milestones, tasks, personnel, vendors, languages/translations, confirmed and back‑up countries, CTMS, enrollment plan, vendor management tool, site contracting and budgeting tool, ICF template tool, etc.).
* Prepares global SSU planning and leads SSU Team (CTT sub‑team) from kick‑off through completion of SSU (all countries and 95% sites enrolling or as defined per trial).
Leads Global SSU Activation:
* Ensures timely collection global‑level document readiness (including vendor and IMP (INVESTIGATIONAL MEDICINAL PRODUCT)) and collection into eTMF as necessary for country health authority and Ethics Committee submission and site activation.
* Supports the Vendor Program Manager (VPM) as needed to ensure timely global vendor activation and HA submission documents.
* Ensures Protocol and ICF (Informed Consent Form) global trial template is ready for country usage as necessary including translations.
* Directs the Study Grants Expert for investigator grant plan/fair market value assessment initiation and finalization of country site budget and contract template readiness in conjunction with protocol timelines; maintains global accountability of timelines, accuracy and quality of global TMF (Trial Master File) documents in study start‑up to ensure TMF inspection readiness.
You are:
* Must have right to work in any of these countries – UK, Spain, Poland or Bulgaria.
* Must have relevant experience in a similar role, ideally within a senior SSU role.
* Must have experience working within either the Clinical Research, Biotech or Pharmaceutical industry.
* Be able to start a new role in May 2026 (highly advantageous).
What ICON can offer you:
* Various annual leave entitlements.
* A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
* Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
* Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24‑hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well‑being.
* Life assurance.
* Flexible country‑specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.
At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON 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.
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