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Informed Consent Specialist

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ICON
2-5 years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, Chennai, Trivandrum, India
10 May 13, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Company Overview

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and public health organizations in advancing clinical development and improving patient outcomes.


Job Details

Category

Details

Job Title

Informed Consent Form (ICF) Specialist

Company

ICON plc

Locations

Bangalore / Chennai

Work Mode

Office with Flex

Department

Feasibility / Site Start-Up / Site Activation

Industry

Clinical Research / Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience Required

4–8 Years

Mandatory Experience

Minimum 2 years in ICF Writing/Development


Role Summary

The Informed Consent Form (ICF) Specialist is responsible for developing, reviewing, and managing informed consent documentation for clinical trials. The role ensures that Subject Information Sheets (SIS) and Informed Consent Forms (ICFs) comply with regulatory requirements, ethical standards, and sponsor expectations across global, country-specific, and site-specific studies.

The position also involves stakeholder coordination, regulatory query management, timeline tracking, training support, and maintaining accurate Trial Master File (TMF) documentation.


Key Responsibilities

1. ICF Development & Review

  • Prepare, review, and approve:

    • Subject Information Sheets (SIS)

    • Informed Consent Forms (ICF)

  • Support:

    • Global master templates

    • Country-specific versions

    • Site-specific adaptations

  • Ensure document accuracy and consistency.


2. Regulatory Compliance

  • Apply knowledge of:

    • ICON SOPs/WPs

    • ICH-GCP guidelines

    • Country-specific informed consent regulations

  • Ensure all ICF documentation meets ethical and regulatory standards.


3. Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Act as a key contact for:

    • Sponsors

    • SSU Project Managers

    • Clinical Trial Managers

    • Functional leads

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely project delivery.


4. Regulatory Query Management

  • Review, negotiate, and approve queries from:

    • Ethics Committees (EC)

    • Institutional Review Boards (IRB)

    • Competent Authorities (CA)

  • Address country and site-specific ICF concerns efficiently.


5. Timeline & Risk Management

  • Forecast and monitor:

    • SIS approval timelines

    • ICF approval timelines

  • Identify risks proactively and implement mitigation plans.


6. Subject Matter Expertise & Training

  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on assigned ICF-related topics.

  • Stay updated on:

    • Regulatory changes

    • Language requirements

    • Informed consent standards

  • Develop and conduct training sessions.


7. Documentation & TMF Management

  • Ensure accurate and complete transfer of ICF documents into:

    • Trial Master File (TMF)

  • Maintain audit-ready documentation standards.


8. Mentorship & Representation

  • Mentor and support onboarding of new hires.

  • Represent the department during:

    • Audits

    • Inspections

    • Committees

    • Work groups


Required Qualifications

Experience Requirements

  • 4–8 years of experience in:

    • Feasibility

    • Study Start-Up

    • Site Activation

  • Mandatory:

    • Minimum 2 years in ICF writing/development


Regulatory & Functional Knowledge

  • Strong understanding of:

    • ICH-GCP guidelines

    • Informed consent regulations

    • Clinical trial start-up processes

    • Ethical review processes


Technical & Functional Skills

Expertise Areas

  • ICF development and customization

  • SIS preparation

  • Regulatory submissions

  • TMF documentation

  • Regulatory query handling

  • Site activation workflows

Preferred Knowledge

  • Protocol interpretation and review (preferred)


Soft Skills

  • Strong English writing skills

  • Excellent verbal communication

  • Analytical and problem-solving abilities

  • Attention to detail

  • Stakeholder management

  • Team collaboration skills

  • Organizational and multitasking abilities


Preferred Candidate Profile

Ideal candidates may have experience in:

  • Informed Consent Documentation

  • Clinical Trial Start-Up

  • Site Activation

  • Regulatory Documentation

  • Ethics Committee Submissions

  • IRB Coordination

  • TMF Management

  • Clinical Operations

  • Feasibility Studies

  • CRO environments

  • Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industries


Benefits Offered

Compensation & Rewards

  • Competitive salary package

  • Recognition and performance programs


Health & Wellbeing

  • Comprehensive health insurance options

  • Employee Assistance Programme (TELUS Health)

  • Life assurance coverage

  • Wellness initiatives


Work-Life Balance

  • Annual leave entitlements

  • Flexible employee benefits

  • Office with Flex working model

  • Family-focused support policies


Financial & Lifestyle Benefits

  • Retirement planning programs

  • Childcare vouchers

  • Bike purchase schemes

  • Discounted gym memberships

  • Subsidized travel passes

  • Health assessments


Diversity & Inclusion

ICON plc is committed to maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace and provides equal employment opportunities regardless of:

  • Race

  • Religion

  • Gender

  • Sexual orientation

  • Gender identity

  • National origin

  • Disability

  • Veteran status

Reasonable accommodations are available during the recruitment and employment process.