Senior Manager, Site Relationships and Engagement

Role Description

We are currently seeking a Senior Manager, Site Relationships and Engagement to support ICON’s Elite Site Program, with a specific focus on building our Oncology site relationships. As a Senior Manager for ICON’s Elite Site Program, you will play a key role in leading the strategy and execution of Oncology network and site relationship development and management for clinical trials.

You will work closely with Elite partner sites in the pre-award space to identify opportunities to support, inform, and enhance the ICON bid scenario and to monitor delivery post-award to ensure timely start up and delivery as planned as well as ensure site/network needs with regards to communication and working processes are established.

Qualifications

• Experience working at an Oncology Site or Oncology Site Network and a clear understanding of challenges and opportunities when working with CRO partners for early study review, site selection, and start up.
• Proven track record in building and managing site relationships with CROs and/or Sponsors.
• Experience in site identification, feasibility, or clinical operations within the pharmaceutical or clinical research industry, within Oncology.
• Understanding of clinical trial design, recruitment strategies, and global regulatory requirements for site selection for Oncology clinical trial sites.
• Proven leadership skills, with experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on using data to drive informed decisions.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners with individuals at varying levels of seniority.
• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, clinical research, or a related field.
• Advanced degree, Clinical Operations Certification, and/or Project Management Certification (preferred).

Requirements

• Leading the strategy and execution of Oncology Elite site network and site relationship development and management for clinical trials.
• Developing and implementing data-driven approaches and tools to identify Elite partner targets who can deliver accuracy and predictability.
• Establish, maintain, and manage relationships with target Elite site partners to support long-term site engagement and successful trial execution.
• Work closely with Elite partner sites in the pre-award space to identify opportunities to support, inform and enhance the ICON bid scenario and to monitor delivery post-award to ensure timely start up and delivery as planned.
• Collaborating with clinical operations, feasibility, and project management teams in the Oncology space to provide Elite site feedback and strategy to achieve trial goals and timelines.
• Presentation of Elite site strategy during Bid Defense and client meetings.
• Monitoring KPIs to identify bottlenecks to drive process improvements to enhance the impact of Elite site partners.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance related incentives.
• Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable.
• Retirement and pension plans.
• Life assurance and disability coverage.
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources.
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways.
• Benefits may vary depending on role and location.