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Senior Clinical System Designer

ICON PLC
3+ years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, Chennai, Trivandrum, India
1 June 9, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Hybrid Education: M.Pharm/B.Pharm or M.Sc. Skills: Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill

Senior Clinical System Designer

Location: Chennai, Bangalore, Trivandrum, India
Work Model: Office or Home (Hybrid/Remote)
Job Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: June 30, 2026
Job Requisition ID: JR150137


About ICON

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization committed to accelerating the development of innovative medicines and treatments that improve patient outcomes worldwide.

Guided by our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Agility, and Inclusion, we foster a culture of innovation, excellence, and continuous learning while supporting groundbreaking clinical research.


Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Clinical System Designer to lead the design, configuration, implementation, and optimization of clinical trial systems that support the successful execution of global clinical studies.

This role will be responsible for designing advanced clinical system solutions, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, driving process improvements, and ensuring clinical technologies align with protocol requirements, operational needs, and industry best practices.

The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in clinical data management systems, CRF design, system administration, clinical trial technologies, and clinical process optimization.


Key Responsibilities

Clinical System Design & Development

  • Lead the design and development of clinical trial systems and technology solutions.

  • Ensure system configurations align with:

    • Clinical Study Protocols

    • Operational Requirements

    • Regulatory Standards

    • Business Objectives

  • Develop scalable and efficient system designs that support study execution.

Clinical Database & CRF Design

  • Design and review:

    • Electronic Case Report Forms (eCRFs)

    • Clinical Databases

    • Data Collection Workflows

    • Clinical Data Structures

  • Ensure data collection tools are optimized for accuracy, usability, and compliance.

  • Support standardization of CRF and database design processes.

System Configuration & Administration

  • Configure and administer clinical trial systems.

  • Manage system setup, permissions, workflows, and configurations.

  • Support maintenance and continuous enhancement of clinical platforms.

  • Troubleshoot system issues and provide technical solutions.

System Integration & Validation

  • Oversee system integration activities across clinical technology platforms.

  • Coordinate testing and validation efforts to ensure system functionality and performance.

  • Ensure integrations support seamless data flow between systems.

  • Review system outputs for quality, accuracy, and compliance.

Clinical Technology Innovation

  • Identify opportunities to improve clinical trial processes through technology enhancements.

  • Evaluate and recommend new tools, platforms, and solutions.

  • Drive innovation initiatives that improve operational efficiency and study outcomes.

  • Support digital transformation initiatives within Clinical Operations and Data Management.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with:

    • Clinical Operations Teams

    • Clinical Data Management Teams

    • Biostatistics

    • Medical Writing

    • Regulatory Affairs

    • Quality Assurance

    • Information Technology Teams

  • Gather requirements and translate business needs into system solutions.

  • Ensure alignment between technology capabilities and study requirements.

Clinical Trial Metrics & Reporting

  • Support the development and analysis of clinical trial metrics.

  • Monitor system performance and data quality indicators.

  • Provide insights and recommendations for process improvement initiatives.

  • Support reporting and dashboard development where required.

Leadership & Mentorship

  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members and system designers.

  • Share best practices and technical expertise across teams.

  • Support training initiatives related to clinical systems and technologies.

  • Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for clinical system design and implementation.

Continuous Improvement

  • Stay informed on industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes.

  • Recommend enhancements to clinical systems, workflows, and operational processes.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, efficiency, and compliance.


Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following disciplines:

  • Life Sciences

  • Clinical Research

  • Computer Science

  • Information Technology

  • Biotechnology

  • Healthcare Informatics

  • Related Scientific or Technical Field

Preferred

  • Advanced Degree in a relevant discipline.

  • Professional certifications related to Clinical Data Management, Clinical Systems, or Technology Platforms.


Experience

Required

  • Extensive experience designing and implementing clinical systems within the Clinical Research, CRO, Pharmaceutical, or Biotechnology industries.

  • Experience managing clinical technology projects and system implementations.

  • Strong knowledge of clinical trial processes and clinical data workflows.

  • Experience working within cross-functional and matrix organizations.

Preferred

  • Experience supporting global clinical trials.

  • Experience with multiple Clinical Data Management Systems (CDMS).

  • Experience in system administration and configuration management.

  • Experience leading technology-driven process improvement initiatives.