Senior Clinical System Designer

About the role

ICON Strategic Solutions is hiring a Senior Clinical System Designer in Johannesburg. Working in a sponsor-dedicated model, you will design and implement advanced clinical systems that improve trial design and execution, contributing to treatments that benefit patients worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical trial metrics and process improvement outcomes and mentor colleagues
• Lead the design and development of clinical systems aligned with study protocols and operational needs
• Work with cross-functional teams to find opportunities for system enhancements and innovations in clinical trial processes
• Oversee system configuration, integration and testing for optimal functionality and user experience
• Guide the implementation of new technologies and best practices in clinical system design
• Stay up to date with industry trends and clinical technology to drive continuous improvement

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
• Extensive experience designing and implementing clinical systems in the clinical research industry
• Strong foundation in clinical trial metrics and process improvement, able to work independently and guide others
• Leadership skills and proven ability to manage cross-functional teams in a matrix environment
• Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time
• Legal right to work in the country where the role is based

Required skills

• In-depth functional knowledge of CRF design tools and two or more clinical data management systems, including system administration
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

What we offer

• 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