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Clinical Trial Manager

Icon Plc
ICON PLC
5-10 years
preferred by company
Bangalore, India
1 May 18, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing

Clinical Trial Manager

Location: Bangalore, India
Company: ICON plc
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: Office (Non-Flexible)
Industry: Clinical Research | Clinical Operations | Trial Management | CRO | Pharmaceutical | Biotechnology
Department: Clinical Operations / Clinical Trial Management
Job Reference ID: JR149652

Job Overview

ICON plc is hiring a Clinical Trial Manager (CTM) in Bangalore, India for its global clinical operations team. This opportunity is ideal for experienced professionals with expertise in clinical trial management, clinical operations leadership, study execution, vendor management, investigator management, risk management, and global clinical research delivery.

The selected candidate will be responsible for end-to-end clinical trial management, ensuring successful execution of clinical studies while maintaining timelines, budgets, compliance, and quality standards. This leadership role requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders, clinical sites, investigators, vendors, and global project teams.

This position is ideal for professionals seeking career advancement in clinical operations leadership, trial management, CRO program execution, and pharmaceutical clinical development.

Job Responsibilities

End-to-End Clinical Trial Management

  • Plan, manage, and oversee all operational aspects of assigned clinical trials.
  • Ensure successful delivery across:
    • Study start-up
    • Trial conduct
    • Monitoring oversight
    • Vendor coordination
    • Study closeout
    • Final delivery milestones

Drive efficient and compliant trial execution.

Clinical Study Planning & Execution

  • Establish and implement clinical trial protocols, study plans, and operational procedures.
  • Coordinate execution strategies aligned with study objectives.
  • Ensure operational readiness across trial teams and study partners.

Timeline, Budget & Quality Management

Manage study delivery against:

  • Project timelines
  • Study budgets
  • Quality benchmarks
  • Operational milestones
  • Sponsor expectations

Ensure delivery excellence and cost-effective execution.

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Collaborate with:

  • Clinical Operations teams
  • Clinical Research Associates (CRAs)
  • Medical teams
  • Data Management
  • Regulatory Affairs
  • Vendors
  • Sponsors
  • Study stakeholders

Drive seamless coordination across all study functions.

Investigator & Site Relationship Management

  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with:
    • Principal Investigators
    • Study sites
    • Site management teams
    • External stakeholders

Support effective site engagement and trial performance.

Vendor Management & Oversight

  • Support vendor selection and oversight activities.
  • Monitor vendor deliverables and performance.
  • Manage study execution risks associated with external vendors.

Risk Management & Issue Resolution

  • Identify study risks proactively.
  • Make critical operational decisions related to:
    • Trial execution
    • Resource allocation
    • Vendor management
    • Site performance
    • Operational escalations

Implement mitigation strategies to protect study timelines and quality.

Regulatory Compliance & Quality Governance

Ensure all trials are conducted in compliance with:

  • ICH-GCP
  • Local regulations
  • National regulations
  • International clinical trial standards
  • Ethical research guidelines
  • Sponsor quality expectations

Maintain inspection readiness throughout study execution.

Therapeutic Area Expertise

  • Apply subject matter expertise within the assigned therapeutic area.
  • Support informed clinical operational decision-making.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have:

  • University Degree in:
    • Medicine
    • Life Sciences
    • Pharmacy
    • Biotechnology
    • Biomedical Sciences
    • Related scientific discipline

Equivalent education and relevant experience may also be considered.

Experience Requirements

  • Minimum 5–10+ years of relevant clinical research experience
  • Strong clinical trial management experience required
  • Freshers are not eligible

Mandatory experience:

  • Clinical trial delivery leadership
  • Study management
  • Cross-functional coordination
  • Risk management

Preferred:

  • Prior clinical monitoring (CRA) experience
  • CRO clinical operations experience
  • Global trial management exposure

Required Skills

  • Clinical Trial Management
  • Clinical Operations
  • Study Management
  • Vendor Management
  • Investigator Management
  • Risk Management
  • Budget Management
  • Timeline Management
  • Quality Oversight
  • Protocol Execution
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Decision Making
  • Clinical Compliance