Clinical QA Senior Project Manager
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
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£48,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2482 (88% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £48,200, and ICON CLINICAL (UK) LIMITED is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2440 (Business and financial project management professionals). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2482 Quality assurance and regulatory professionals Most likely code | £33,800 | £38,600 | £43,400 | £48,200 |
2440 Business and financial project management professionals Also possible | £39,500 | £45,200 | £50,800 | £56,500 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
At 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.
As a Clinical QA Senior Project Manager at ICON, you will be responsible for leading and manage projects, ensuring successful execution and delivery of project objectives.
We are seeking an experienced GCP QA Senior Project Manager to drive procedural excellence, quality, compliance, and operational effectiveness across global clinical development programs.
This is a highly visible, cross-functional role for a clinical operations professional who is passionate about process improvement, inspection readiness, and developing scalable, compliant ways of working. You will partner with stakeholders across Clinical Operations, Quality, and Medical Affairs to optimize processes, lead complex initiatives, and ensure clinical trials remain inspection ready.
What You Will Do:
You will manage day-to-day project and programme management activities, supporting your team to deliver quality outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development, revision, implementation, and retirement of controlled documents, SOPs, work instructions, and guidance materials.
- Drive cross-functional process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, compliance, and operational excellence.
- Partner with Quality Assurance and Clinical Operations teams to support inspection readiness and regulatory inspection activities.
- Lead quality event investigations, root cause analyses, CAPA development, and effectiveness checks.
- Manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and ensure timely delivery of business objectives.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Clinical Research, Healthcare, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience within the biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or clinical research industry.
- Strong clinical operations, quality, compliance, or process excellence background.
- Deep understanding of GCP, ICH guidelines, and global clinical trial conduct.
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects and process improvement initiatives.
- Experience authoring and managing SOPs, procedures, work instructions, or other controlled documents.
- Excellent project management, communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
Preferred Experience
- Sponsor-side clinical research experience.
- Inspection readiness, audit support, or regulatory inspection experience.
- Quality systems, CAPA management, and deviation investigation experience.
- Experience with Veeva QMS, LMS platforms, or clinical development systems.
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
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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Where this offer sits in the market
Quality assurance and regulatory professionals (SOC 2482) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~137k in sample- Middle half £39,520–66,040
- Median £49,504
- Going rate £48,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,800–43,400
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. ICON CLINICAL (UK) LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2482 going rate of £48,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.