Clinical Trial Liaison / Clinical Research Lead

Clinical Trial Liaison
ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

Clinical Investigator Management 
Accountable for the full spectrum of investigator engagement from identification and qualification through enrollment, and support database lock, and study closeout 

Serve as a clinical trial scientific ambassador, ensuring investigators deeply understand protocol intent, scientific rationale, and patient eligibility requirements 

Develop and sustain strategic, high-trust relationships with investigators that span trials and therapeutic areas 

Influence enrollment by co-creating tailored recruitment strategies aligned with site capabilities, patient population realities, and study objectives 

Proactively find opportunities to reach new patients, accelerate enrollment and increase impact at priority sites, including for example, novel site models, community-based research initiatives etc 

Capture and elevate critical insights from sites to optimize feasibility, protocol design, and study conduct 

Clinical Trial Management 
Lead site-level strategy and risk planning to ensure strong and predictable enrollment and data delivery 

Leverage performance metrics to anticipate issues, intervene decisively, and maintain momentum toward clinical milestones 

Drive inspection readiness as a continuous discipline across sites 

Collaborate across functions and with vendor partners to resolve operational barriers, ensuring delivery with speed and quality 

Maintain advanced understanding of local treatment paradigms and standard of care to influence strategic country/site selection and protocol localization 

Provide oversight and quality assurance for vendor monitoring, escalating risks proactively 

Where applicable, lead end-to-end management of Post-Marketing Safety Studies in compliance with local regulations 

Business Management and Engagement 

Cultivate a portfolio of strategically aligned, high-impact investigators who consistently prioritize client trials 

Enable an exceptional investigator experience by being a responsive, knowledgeable, and valued scientific partner 

Collaborate cross-functionally (e.g., Medical, Clinical, Study Delivery) to align on trial and site priorities, troubleshooting challenges with urgency and creativity 

Conduct data-informed site prospecting and prioritization, contributing to trial competitiveness and regional strategic execution 

Maintain scientific fluency and therapeutic expertise to lead meaningful, solutions-focused discussions with site personnel 

Act as a key liaison between field teams, vendors, and investigators, ensuring alignment, shared purpose, and continuous knowledge transfer 

Partner closely with field team colleagues to elevate the investigator and site experience, ensuring seamless collaboration and improving enrollment outcomes and Investigator relationships 

Your profile
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; strong preference for scientific, clinical, or health-related fields 

Minimum 5 years of experience in clinical research or pharmaceutical industry with experience directly interacting with or working with HCPs and clinical sites  

Open to up to 60-80% travel during peak times (travel will vary)

Oncology experience required

Location: West coast

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.

Salary Range
$110,520.00-$138,150.00
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