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Senior Clinical Trial Manager

ICON PLC
4+ years
INR 28 LPA – 45 LPA
Bangalore, Chennai, India
1 June 29, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Hybrid Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Clinical Trials, Detail-Oriented, Drug Development, Lifesciences, Negotiation Skills, Regulatory Compliance

Senior Clinical Trial Manager

Company: ICON plc
Location: Bengaluru / Chennai, India
Department: Clinical Operations
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: Office or Home (Hybrid/Remote)

JOB OVERVIEW

The Senior Clinical Trial Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing global clinical trials from study start-up through database lock, ensuring studies are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory requirements. The role involves managing clinical trial budgets, developing monitoring strategies, driving patient enrollment, mentoring Clinical Research Associates (CRAs), identifying and mitigating study risks, and collaborating with sponsors, vendors, and cross-functional teams to achieve successful clinical trial outcomes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Trial Management

  • Lead global clinical trial execution from study start-up through database lock.

  • Manage study timelines, milestones, and deliverables.

  • Ensure clinical trial activities comply with protocols and regulatory requirements.

  • Oversee day-to-day study operations.

  • Drive successful completion of assigned clinical trials.

Study Planning & Oversight

  • Develop comprehensive monitoring plans and study oversight strategies.

  • Monitor study progress and enrollment performance.

  • Ensure protocol compliance across all participating sites.

  • Review study metrics and implement improvement strategies.

  • Manage study risks and issue resolution.

Budget & Resource Management

  • Manage the clinical portion of study budgets.

  • Ensure efficient utilization of study resources.

  • Monitor project financial performance.

  • Support budget forecasting and resource planning.

  • Ensure cost-effective study execution.

Clinical Monitoring Leadership

  • Train, mentor, and support Clinical Research Associates (CRAs).

  • Review monitoring visit reports and trip reports.

  • Implement corrective and preventive action (CAPA) plans.

  • Ensure monitoring quality and consistency.

  • Support performance improvement initiatives.

Site Start-Up & Patient Enrollment

  • Lead study start-up activities.

  • Drive patient recruitment and enrollment strategies.

  • Monitor enrollment targets and timelines.

  • Coordinate site activation activities.

  • Support timely site initiation and study execution.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

  • Build strong relationships with sponsors and clinical sites.

  • Coordinate with vendors and external partners.

  • Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Data Management, Medical, and Regulatory teams.

  • Communicate project status and study updates.

  • Resolve operational challenges through cross-functional collaboration.

Risk Management & Compliance

  • Identify and assess clinical trial risks.

  • Develop mitigation strategies for study challenges.

  • Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, SOPs, and regulatory guidelines.

  • Support audit and inspection readiness.

  • Maintain high standards of study quality and patient safety.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Required

Bachelor's Degree in:

  • Life Sciences

  • Pharmacy

  • Nursing

  • Biotechnology

  • Biomedical Sciences

  • Clinical Research

  • Medicine

  • Or another relevant healthcare discipline

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Required

  • Minimum 4+ years of experience as a Clinical Trial Manager within a CRO or Pharmaceutical company.

  • Minimum 10+ years of overall experience in Clinical Research.

  • Experience managing global clinical trials.

Preferred

  • Minimum 2 years of Clinical Research Associate (CRA) monitoring experience.

  • Experience managing global or complex multinational clinical trials.

  • Experience across the complete study lifecycle from start-up to database lock.

  • Experience mentoring Clinical Trial Managers (CTMs) or Clinical Research Associates (CRAs).

  • Experience with EMEA region clinical trials.