Clinical QA Manager

ICON plc

Barcelona, ESonsitePosted Jul 22, 2026
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About the role

Clinical QA 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.

As a Clinical QA Manager at ICON, you will be is responsible for ensuring robust oversight of clinical trial compliance at the country and site level. This role applies a risk-based approach to proactively identify, evaluate,

and manage compliance risks, ensuring adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), company procedures, and regulatory requirements. The role partners closely with country, regional and global stakeholders to safeguard

patient safety, data integrity, and inspection readiness.

What You Will Do:

Your focus will be on coordinating clinical quality assurance and compliance delivery, resolving issues, and developing team capability.

Key responsibilities include:

Developing and implementing quality assurance strategies and processes to support clinical trial activities.

Conducting quality assessments and audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines.

Collaborating with project teams to identify and address quality issues and implement corrective actions as needed.

Providing guidance and support to staff regarding quality assurance policies, procedures, and best practices.

Contributing to the development and maintenance of quality management systems and documentation.

Your Profile:

You will have solid quality assurance and compliance experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.

Required qualifications and experience:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality assurance within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry.

Knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines governing clinical trials (e.g., ICH-GCP, FDA regulations).

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve quality issues effectively.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Willingness to travel as required (approximately 35%)

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 about the benefits ICON offers.

Inclusion and Accessibility

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

Are you a current ICON Employee?

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