[Remote] Clinical Trial Liaison / Clinical Research Lead

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ICON Strategic Solutions is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization focused on accelerating the delivery of new medicines and treatments to patients. The Clinical Trial Liaison role involves managing investigator relationships, leading clinical trial strategies, and ensuring effective collaboration across functions to enhance enrollment and study execution.ResponsibilitiesAccountable for the full spectrum of investigator engagement from identification and qualification through enrollment, and support database lock, and study closeoutServe as a clinical trial scientific ambassador, ensuring investigators deeply understand protocol intent, scientific rationale, and patient eligibility requirementsDevelop and sustain strategic, high-trust relationships with investigators that span trials and therapeutic areasInfluence enrollment by co-creating tailored recruitment strategies aligned with site capabilities, patient population realities, and study objectivesProactively find opportunities to reach new patients, accelerate enrollment and increase impact at priority sites, including for example, novel site models, community-based research initiatives etcCapture and elevate critical insights from sites to optimize feasibility, protocol design, and study conductLead site-level strategy and risk planning to ensure strong and predictable enrollment and data deliveryLeverage performance metrics to anticipate issues, intervene decisively, and maintain momentum toward clinical milestonesDrive inspection readiness as a continuous discipline across sitesCollaborate across functions and with vendor partners to resolve operational barriers, ensuring delivery with speed and qualityMaintain advanced understanding of local treatment paradigms and standard of care to influence strategic country/site selection and protocol localizationProvide oversight and quality assurance for vendor monitoring, escalating risks proactivelyWhere applicable, lead end-to-end management of Post-Marketing Safety Studies in compliance with local regulationsCultivate a portfolio of strategically aligned, high-impact investigators who consistently prioritize client trialsEnable an exceptional investigator experience by being a responsive, knowledgeable, and valued scientific partnerCollaborate cross-functionally (e.g., Medical, Clinical, Study Delivery) to align on trial and site priorities, troubleshooting challenges with urgency and creativityConduct data-informed site prospecting and prioritization, contributing to trial competitiveness and regional strategic executionMaintain scientific fluency and therapeutic expertise to lead meaningful, solutions-focused discussions with site personnelAct as a key liaison between field teams, vendors, and investigators, ensuring alignment, shared purpose, and continuous knowledge transferPartner closely with field team colleagues to elevate the investigator and site experience, ensuring seamless collaboration and improving enrollment outcomes and Investigator relationshipsSkillsBachelor's degree or equivalent; strong preference for scientific, clinical, or health-related fieldsMinimum 5 years of experience in clinical research or pharmaceutical industry with experience directly interacting with or working with HCPs and clinical sitesOpen to up to 60-80% travel during peak times (travel will vary)Oncology experience required (lung cancer experience preferred)Location US SoutheastBenefitsCompetitive base salary and performance related incentivesHealth and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicableRetirement and pension plansLife assurance and disability coverageEmployee assistance programmes and wellbeing resourcesLearning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathwaysCompany OverviewICON Strategic Solutions is the global leading provider of Functional Service Provision (FSP) services. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Dublin , GB, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.iconplc.com/services/strategic-solutions/.