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Informed Consent Specialist

Icon Plc
ICON PLC
2-8 years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, Chennai, Trivandrum, India
10 March 18, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Informed Consent Specialist (ICF) – Clinical Trials

Location: India (Bangalore, Chennai, Trivandrum)
Job Type: Full-Time | Office with Flex
Company: ICON plc
Job ID: JR146421

About the Role
ICON plc, a global leader in healthcare intelligence and clinical research, is seeking an experienced Informed Consent Specialist (ICF) to support clinical trial start-up and regulatory processes. This role is critical in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and timely approval of informed consent documentation, directly contributing to ethical clinical research and successful study initiation.

The position requires strong expertise in ICF development, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder collaboration within global clinical trials.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, review, and approve Subject Information Sheets (SIS) and Informed Consent Forms (ICFs) for global, country-specific, and site-level use

  • Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP guidelines, ICON SOPs, and country-specific regulatory requirements

  • Act as a key liaison between sponsors, SSU Project Managers, Clinical Trial Managers, and cross-functional teams

  • Review, negotiate, and resolve queries from Ethics Committees (EC), Institutional Review Boards (IRB), and Competent Authorities (CA)

  • Manage and track ICF timelines, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies

  • Maintain accurate and audit-ready documentation for Trial Master File (TMF) submission

  • Provide subject matter expertise (SME) and support training initiatives on ICF processes and regulatory updates

  • Mentor and support onboarding of new team members

  • Represent the function during audits, inspections, and internal governance meetings

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related field

  • 4 to 8 years of experience in clinical trial Feasibility, Study Start-Up (SSU), or Site Activation

  • Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience in ICF writing, review, and development

  • Strong understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines and informed consent regulations

  • Excellent English writing, documentation, and communication skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail

  • Proven ability to collaborate across global teams and stakeholders

Preferred Skills

  • Experience in protocol interpretation and review

  • Exposure to global regulatory submissions and ethics processes

  • Experience in mentoring or training team members

Why Join ICON
ICON offers a collaborative and inclusive work environment focused on innovation, quality, and professional growth in clinical research.

Key Benefits Include

  • Competitive salary and career advancement opportunities

  • Flexible work model (office with flexibility)

  • Generous leave policies

  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage

  • Retirement and financial planning benefits

  • Global Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 well-being support)

  • Life insurance and wellness initiatives

  • Flexible, country-specific employee benefits

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
ICON is committed to building an inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration without discrimination.

Application Note
Candidates who may not meet every requirement are encouraged to apply. ICON values diverse skills and supports continuous learning and career development.

This role is ideal for clinical research professionals specializing in informed consent documentation, regulatory compliance, and study start-up activities within global clinical trials.