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Informed Consent Specialist

Icon Plc
ICON PLC
4-8 years
upto 9 LPA
Bengaluru, Chennai, Trivandrum, India
10 April 27, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm D., BSc., MSc., Lifesciences graduate Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Informed Consent Specialist (ICF) – Clinical Research

Location: Bangalore / Chennai / Trivandrum, India (Office with Flex)
Company: ICON plc
Job ID: JR146421
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 4–8 Years (Not suitable for freshers)


About the Company

ICON plc is a globally recognized healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization delivering excellence across the drug development lifecycle. With a strong focus on innovation, compliance, and patient-centric research, ICON supports global sponsors in advancing clinical trials efficiently and ethically.


Job Overview

The Informed Consent Specialist (ICF Specialist) is responsible for the creation, review, and approval of informed consent documents across global clinical trials. This role plays a critical part in ensuring ethical compliance, regulatory adherence, and timely study start-up by managing Subject Information Sheets (SIS) and Informed Consent Forms (ICF).


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, review, and approve Subject Information Sheets (SIS) and Informed Consent Forms (ICF) including global templates, country-specific, and site-specific versions

  • Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP guidelines, regulatory requirements, and internal SOPs related to informed consent processes

  • Act as a central point of contact for Sponsors, SSU Project Managers, Clinical Trial Managers, and cross-functional teams

  • Review, negotiate, and resolve queries from Ethics Committees (EC), Institutional Review Boards (IRB), and Competent Authorities (CA)

  • Track and manage ICF approval timelines, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies

  • Maintain high-quality documentation and ensure accurate filing within the Trial Master File (TMF)

  • Provide subject matter expertise (SME) support and conduct training on ICF-related processes and regulatory updates

  • Mentor and support onboarding of new team members

  • Represent the department during audits, inspections, and cross-functional meetings


Required Qualifications

  • 4 to 8 years of experience in Feasibility, Study Start-Up (SSU), or Site Activation within clinical research

  • Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in ICF writing, review, or development

  • Strong understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines and country-specific regulatory requirements for informed consent

  • Excellent English writing, documentation, and communication skills

  • Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail

  • Ability to collaborate effectively with global stakeholders and cross-functional teams

  • Experience in protocol interpretation and clinical document review is an added advantage


Why This Role Matters

This role directly contributes to ethical clinical trial conduct by ensuring patients are fully informed and protected. As an ICF Specialist, you are positioned at the intersection of compliance, patient safety, and global research operations.


Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive salary aligned with industry standards

  • Comprehensive health insurance plans for employees and families

  • Retirement and long-term financial planning benefits

  • Global Employee Assistance Program supporting mental health and well-being

  • Flexible benefits including childcare support, wellness programs, and travel subsidies

  • Paid leave and work-life balance initiatives


Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

ICON plc fosters an inclusive and equitable work environment. All qualified candidates are considered without discrimination based on race, gender, disability, or any protected status.


Important Note for Applicants

This position requires prior experience in informed consent documentation and clinical trial start-up activities. Freshers are advised to apply for entry-level roles such as Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA), Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC), or Regulatory Associate to build foundational experience.


How to Apply

Apply directly through the official careers page of ICON plc or explore verified global clinical research jobs on ThePharmaDaily.com