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Clinical Trial Manager

ICON PLC
2+ years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, Chennai, India
1 June 4, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: M.Pharm/B.Pharm or M.Sc. Skills: ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment

Clinical Trial Manager

Location: Bangalore, India / Chennai, India
Work Model: Office or Home (Hybrid/Remote Eligible)
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Requisition ID: JR149896
Company: ICON plc


About ICON

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization dedicated to helping bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster. The company operates with a strong commitment to Integrity, Collaboration, Agility, and Inclusion, which guide interactions with employees, customers, patients, and partners worldwide.


Position Overview

As a Clinical Trial Manager (CTM), you will lead and oversee clinical trial operations, ensuring the successful delivery of studies within established timelines, budgets, and quality standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, investigators, vendors, and stakeholders to drive operational excellence throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.

This role requires strong project management skills, clinical research expertise, stakeholder management, and the ability to make critical operational decisions in a dynamic environment.


Key Responsibilities

Clinical Trial Management

  • Plan, coordinate, and manage all aspects of assigned clinical trials.

  • Ensure studies are executed according to approved protocols, timelines, budgets, and quality requirements.

  • Monitor trial progress and implement corrective actions when necessary.

  • Oversee study milestones and deliverables to ensure successful execution.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with clinical operations, data management, biostatistics, medical, regulatory, and vendor teams.

  • Support the development and implementation of clinical trial protocols and operational procedures.

  • Facilitate effective communication among internal and external stakeholders.

Investigator & Stakeholder Management

  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with investigators, study sites, and key stakeholders.

  • Serve as a primary operational contact for study-related activities.

  • Support site performance and engagement throughout the study duration.

Compliance & Quality Oversight

  • Ensure all clinical trials comply with:

    • ICH-GCP guidelines

    • Local and international regulatory requirements

    • Ethical standards and company SOPs

  • Maintain inspection and audit readiness.

  • Drive quality-focused trial execution and documentation practices.

Risk Management & Decision Making

  • Identify potential study risks and develop mitigation strategies.

  • Participate in decisions related to:

    • Study design considerations

    • Vendor selection and oversight

    • Operational planning and resource allocation

  • Resolve complex clinical trial challenges proactively.


Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or equivalent degree in:

    • Life Sciences

    • Medicine

    • Pharmacy

    • Nursing

    • Related scientific discipline

Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will also be considered.

Experience

  • Proven experience in Clinical Trial Management within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or healthcare industry.

  • Demonstrated ability to drive clinical study deliverables successfully.

  • Strong understanding of clinical research processes and regulations.

  • Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  • Prior clinical monitoring experience is preferred.

  • Subject Matter Expertise (SME) within a designated therapeutic area is advantageous.


Required Sk