# Group Lead, Clinical Trial Associate

**Company**: ICON
**Location**: Chennai, India
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Healthcare
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a Group Lead, Clinical Trial Associate at ICON, you will oversee the clinical trial administration team, ensuring the efficient and accurate management of documentation and operational support for clinical trials.

**Responsibilities**

You will oversee scientific operations, balancing quality, timelines, and stakeholder expectations. Key responsibilities include:

- Supervising and managing the clinical trial administration team, ensuring timely and accurate processing of essential trial documents, including regulatory submissions, study contracts, and trial master files.

- Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including clinical operations, project management, and regulatory affairs, to support the successful execution of clinical trials.

- Implementing and monitoring standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and internal quality standards.

- Providing training and mentorship to team members, promoting professional development and a culture of continuous improvement in clinical trial administration practices.

- Tracking and analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs) related to trial administration processes to identify areas for improvement and enhance operational efficiency.

**Your Profile**

You will have a strong background in scientific operations, with proven management experience and a commitment to quality delivery. Required qualifications and experience:

- Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field

- Significant experience in clinical trial administration or project coordination, preferably within the pharmaceutical or clinical research industry.

- Strong leadership skills, with experience managing teams and driving collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

- Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with a focus on attention to detail and compliance.

- Effective communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

- Willingness to travel as required (approximately 10%)

**Rewards & Benefits**

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include:

- 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

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## Skills

### Required
- clinical trial administration
- project coordination
- leadership
- communication
- organisational skills

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