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Informed Consent Specialist

ICON PLC
4-8 years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, Chennai, Trivandrum, India
1 June 9, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: Ph.D/M.S Skills: CPC Certified, Data Analysis, Document Management, Life Science, Regulatory Compliance, Waterfall Model, Environment, Experiments Design, Health And Safety (Ehs), Laboratory Equipment, Manufacturing Process, Materials Science, Process Simulation, Sop (Standard Operating Procedure), Technical Writing, Wat, GCP guidelines, gmp knowledge, HSE Knowledge , Logistics and Transportation Management, Master Data, Operational Excellence, Sap Erp, supply chain management, Supply Planning, Warehouse Management

Job Title: Informed Consent Specialist (ICF Specialist)

Location: Bangalore, Chennai, Trivandrum, India (Office With Flex)

Job Type: Full-Time

Company: ICON plc


About ICON

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization dedicated to accelerating the development of innovative medicines and treatments that improve patient outcomes worldwide. Guided by integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion, ICON partners with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies to deliver high-quality clinical research solutions across all phases of clinical development.


Position Overview

ICON is seeking an experienced Informed Consent Specialist (ICF Specialist) to join its Site Start-Up and Site Activation team. In this role, you will be responsible for the development, review, approval, and management of Subject Information Sheets (SIS) and Informed Consent Forms (ICFs) across global clinical trials. You will work closely with sponsors, project teams, regulatory stakeholders, and ethics committees to ensure informed consent documentation meets regulatory requirements, ethical standards, and study timelines.

This position is ideal for professionals with strong experience in Site Activation, Study Start-Up, and Informed Consent Form development who are passionate about ensuring ethical and compliant clinical research practices.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, review, edit, and approve Subject Information Sheets (SIS) and Informed Consent Forms (ICFs) for global, country-specific, and site-specific clinical trial requirements.

  • Ensure informed consent documentation complies with ICON SOPs, work practices, ICH-GCP guidelines, sponsor requirements, and applicable country regulations.

  • Serve as a primary point of contact for Sponsors, Site Start-Up (SSU) teams, Clinical Trial Managers (CTMs), and Project Managers regarding ICF-related activities.

  • Review, negotiate, and resolve Ethics Committee (EC), Institutional Review Board (IRB), and Competent Authority (CA) comments, requests, and queries related to informed consent documents.

  • Manage ICF approval timelines and proactively identify, communicate, and mitigate potential risks impacting study start-up activities.

  • Maintain awareness of evolving regulatory requirements, language standards, and informed consent guidance across global regions.

  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for informed consent processes and provide consultation to internal stakeholders.

  • Develop and deliver training sessions related to informed consent requirements, documentation standards, and regulatory updates.

  • Ensure complete, accurate, and compliant filing of informed consent documentation within the Trial Master File (TMF).

  • Support inspection readiness activities and participate in audits, inspections, governance committees, and departmental initiatives.

  • Mentor and coach new team members during onboarding and ongoing professional development.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Nursing, Clinical Research, Healthcare, or a related discipline.

  • 4–8 years of experience in Clinical Research, Site Start-Up, Feasibility, or Site Activation functions.

  • Minimum 2 years of direct experience in Informed Consent Form (ICF) writing, development, review, and approval.

  • Strong understanding of informed consent regulations and ethical requirements governing clinical trials.

  • Thorough knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and applicable local and global regulatory requirements.

  • Excellent English writing, editing, and communication skills.

  • Strong attention to detail and document quality management skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


Technical Skills

  • Informed Consent Form (ICF) Development

  • Subject Information Sheet (SIS) Writing

  • Ethics Committee (EC) Submissions

  • Institutional Review Board (IRB) Query Management

  • Competent Authority (CA) Communications

  • Site Activation & Start-Up Processes

  • Trial Master File (TMF) Documentation

  • Regulatory Compliance

  • Clinical Trial Documentation Management

  • Risk Assessment & Mitigation

  • Clinical Protocol Review

  • Stakeholder Management


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting global and multi-country clinical trials.

  • Protocol interpretation and protocol review experience.

  • Knowledge of country-specific informed consent requirements.

  • Previous experience serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME).

  • Experience supporting regulatory inspections and sponsor audits.

  • Exposure to process improvement and quality management initiatives.


Leadership & Collaboration

  • Collaborate with Sponsors, Clinical Trial Managers, Project Managers, Regulatory Teams, and Site Activation teams.

  • Provide mentorship and onboarding support to new hires.

  • Serve as an internal expert for informed consent processes and regulatory compliance.

  • Contribute to departmental process enhancements and operational excellence initiatives.