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Informed Consent Specialist Ii

ICON PLC
2+ years
INR 9 LPA – 16 LPA
Bangalore, India
1 June 29, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time, Hybrid Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, mRS and EQ-5D-5L, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Informed Consent Specialist II

Company: ICON plc
Location: Bangalore, India
Department: Clinical Research Operations
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: Office or Home (Hybrid)

JOB OVERVIEW

The Informed Consent Specialist II is responsible for leading the development, review, and management of informed consent documentation for global clinical trials. The role ensures informed consent forms (ICFs) are ethically appropriate, regulatory compliant, patient-friendly, and aligned with study protocols, sponsor requirements, and country-specific regulations. The specialist also serves as a subject matter expert, supporting study teams and driving standardization of informed consent processes across global studies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Informed Consent Document Management

  • Lead the creation, review, and optimization of global and local Informed Consent Forms (ICFs).

  • Ensure informed consent documents align with study protocols and sponsor requirements.

  • Develop patient-friendly, accurate, and ethically compliant consent materials.

  • Review consent language for clarity, readability, and regulatory compliance.

  • Support informed consent strategies for complex and high-risk clinical studies.

Regulatory & Ethics Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, ethical guidelines, and global regulatory requirements.

  • Support study teams in meeting country-specific informed consent requirements.

  • Interface with ethics committees and regulatory authorities regarding consent documentation.

  • Respond to regulatory and ethics committee queries related to informed consent.

  • Maintain compliance with participant protection and privacy regulations.

Document Control & Translation Management

  • Oversee translation of informed consent documents across multiple countries.

  • Manage version control and document traceability.

  • Ensure consistency between global and local consent documents.

  • Maintain complete documentation for audit readiness.

  • Monitor document updates throughout the study lifecycle.

Study Team Support

  • Advise study teams on informed consent strategies and documentation.

  • Provide guidance on protocol-specific and country-specific consent requirements.

  • Collaborate with sponsors, clinical operations, regulatory affairs, and ethics committees.

  • Support global clinical trial teams in informed consent implementation.

  • Resolve informed consent documentation issues and provide expert recommendations.

Process Improvement & Training

  • Develop and maintain informed consent templates, guidance documents, and best practices.

  • Drive process standardization and operational efficiency.

  • Train and mentor junior team members on informed consent principles.

  • Promote quality improvement initiatives for informed consent documentation.

  • Ensure compliance with internal SOPs and quality standards.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Required

Bachelor's Degree in:

  • Life Sciences

  • Healthcare

  • Pharmacy

  • Nursing

  • Clinical Research

  • Legal Studies

  • Biomedical Sciences

  • Or a related discipline

Preferred

  • Master's Degree or other advanced qualification in Life Sciences, Clinical Research, Healthcare, Regulatory Affairs, or Legal Studies.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Required

  • Significant experience in Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, Research Ethics, or Informed Consent Management.

  • Strong experience preparing, reviewing, and managing informed consent documentation.

  • Working knowledge of global clinical trial regulations and informed consent requirements.

Preferred

  • Experience with multinational clinical trials.

  • Experience interacting with Ethics Committees and Regulatory Authorities.

  • Experience managing document translation and version control.

  • Experience mentoring or training junior team members.