Laboratory Study Manager

🕒 July 28

🌐 Bulgaria, Romania – Remote

🇧🇬 Bulgaria – Remote 🇷🇴 Romania – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

👔 Manager

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ICON plc

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1990

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

📦 Logistics

Consulting • Healthcare • Logistics

ICON plc is a global provider of clinical, consulting, and commercial services across various sectors in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. They offer a wide range of clinical solutions, including decentralised clinical trials, cardiac safety solutions, early clinical laboratories, and medical imaging. ICON also provides technology solutions that support drug development from early phases to post-marketing. Their therapeutic expertise spans cardiovascular, oncology, internal medicine, and more, with a strong focus on transformative therapies like cell and gene therapies and biosimilars. ICON is recognized as a leading Contract Research Organisation (CRO), regularly providing thought leadership and contributing to industry publications and events. Their services are tailored to optimize clinical trials, offer regulatory intelligence, and deliver real-world evidence through robust data analysis and patient-centric solutions.

📋 Description

• Lead and coordinate central laboratory activities across global clinical studies • Act as the key link between clinical study teams, central laboratory partners, and cross-functional stakeholders • Ensure the seamless management of human biological samples throughout the clinical trial lifecycle • Be responsible for the operational setup, oversight, and management of central laboratory activities for clinical studies • Coordinate the management of human biological samples from study start-up through study close-out • Develop and maintain Human Biological Sample Management (HBSM) Plans and Sample Risk Assessments • Ensure appropriate sample flow, testing activities, and laboratory data delivery processes are established and maintained • Oversee sample chain of custody, laboratory operations, and issue resolution across global laboratory networks • Manage laboratory budgets, forecasts, and performance reporting • Collaborate closely with Clinical Operations, Data Management, Laboratory Vendors, Human Genetics, and other cross-functional teams • Act as a subject matter expert and drive continuous improvement of laboratory and sample management processes

🎯 Requirements

• Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Medical Sciences, or a related discipline • Minimum 5 years of experience in clinical laboratory operations and clinical trial conduct • Strong understanding of central laboratory operations within clinical research development • Excellent knowledge of ICH-GCP and GCLP requirements • Demonstrated project management capability in complex, cross-functional environments • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English • Proven track record in project planning, execution, and issue resolution • Experience managing laboratory vendors and external partners • Strong experience working within global, matrixed, and multicultural organizations • Experience leading operational meetings and coordinating multiple stakeholders

🏖️ 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