Senior Clinical Trial Manager - Internal Medicine

ICR United States USA

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Spain, Madrid Spain, Barcelona Until 9/18/2026 10+ years exp First posted February 20, 2026 Last posted July 20, 2026
Job description
Senior Clinical Trial Manager

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 values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.


We are currently seeking a Senior Clinical Trial Manager to join our diverse and dynamic team. As the Senior Clinical Trial Manager, you will hold a crucial role in ensuring the successful delivery of all clinical aspects of the studies. Your expertise and leadership will be instrumental in managing the clinical portion of the budget, developing effective monitoring plans, and driving enrollment to meet project objectives. Moreover, you will liaise with stakeholders, identify and mitigate risks, and provide comprehensive reporting on all clinical activities.

What you will be doing:

  • Budget Oversight Oversee the clinical portion of the budget to ensure efficient resource allocation.
  • Ensuring Effective Study Oversight: Develop monitoring plans and tools, ensuring effective study oversight.
  • Optimizing Performance: Train and mentor Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) to optimize their performance.
  • Timely Study Start-Up & Enrollment: Drive enrollment and lead study start-up activities, adhering to timelines.
  • Improving Study Integrity Review trip reports and implement corrective and preventative action plans when necessary.
    Building Productive Relationships: Foster productive relationships with Sponsors, vendors, and cross-functional teams.


Your profile:

  • A minimum of 4+ years of experience in a Clinical Trial Management position at a CRO or Pharmaceutical Organization.
  • Bachelor's degree in health, life sciences, or other relevant fields of study.
  • At least 10+ years of relevant experience in clinical trial management.
  • Preferred: 2+ years of monitoring experience.
  • Experience in managing complex or global trials is advantageous.
  • Preferred: Experience in managing all trial components from start-up to database lock.
  • Preferred: Experience in coaching/mentoring other CTMs, leading a team of CTMs, and participating in departmental initiatives.
  • Fluency in English (reading, writing, speaking).


Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.


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

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.


Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.


Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.


If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.

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About this role

Summary

Manage clinical trials, oversee budgets, develop plans, and mentor staff to ensure study success.

Job title

Senior Clinical Trial Manager

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Multiple European locations, remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

clinical trial managementbudget oversightmonitoringstakeholder liaisonteam leadership

Preferred skills

global trial experiencestart-up managementmentoringdepartment initiatives

Specializations

clinical trial managementmonitoringbudget managementglobal trialsmentoring
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Madrid, Spain

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Barcelona, Spain

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Budapest, Hungary

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Reading, UK

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Sofia, Bulgaria

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Bucharest, Romania

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Lisbon, Portugal

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Prague, Czechia

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