ICF Specialist
ICON plc · Reading
ICF SpecialistAt ICON Strategic Solutions, you will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON’s global expertise.
As the world’s largest FSP organisation, with over 90 sponsor partnerships, we offer stability, career development and a collaborative environment where your work contributes to the development of treatments that benefit patients worldwide.
Job title - ICF Specialist
Location - Must be based in the UK, Poland, Spain or Bulgaria
Fully sponsor dedicated
Working fully embedded within a growing, global Biotechnology company, you will take a lead role in the development, review, and oversight of informed consent documents for complex, global clinical trials.
What You Will Do:
Your role will involve delivering clinical research work to a high standard, working closely with your team and stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
- Review and manage global, country-specific and site-level ICFs, ensuring accuracy, consistency and protocol alignment.
- Assess ICF content for compliance with applicable regulations, ethical standards and participant readability requirements.
- Apply plain language principles to create clear, patient-friendly informed consent documentation.
- Identify and resolve quality, compliance and content issues, escalating risks where appropriate.
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of ICF templates, processes and supporting documentation.
- Act as a key point of contact for ICF-related queries and coordinate reviews with internal stakeholders and external partners.
- Track review activities and support reporting on quality and performance metrics.
- Manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality reviews within study timelines, including urgent requests.
- Adapt to evolving study requirements and provide support in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Provide additional support across R&D Budget & Contracts activities and other departmental initiatives as required.
Your Profile:
You will bring relevant clinical research experience, along with the following qualifications and skills.
Required qualifications and experience:
- Minimum of two years working with Informed Consent Forms.
- Preferred knowledge of ICH-GCP, FDA, EU CTR, and other applicable country regulations governing informed consent.
- Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex, technical, or legal information into clear, patient-friendly language.
- Self-starter who works independently, proactively identifies issues, and proposes solutions.
- Detail oriented.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deliverables in accordance with stated timelines.
- Proficiency with all applications of Microsoft Office.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Comfort with ambiguity; ability to act without having the total picture
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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