Risk & Compliance Lead

2 weeks ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom ICON plc Full time £60,000 - £120,000 per year
Risk & Compliance Lead

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We're proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development

We are currently seeking a Risk & Compliance Lead to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Risk & Compliance Lead at ICON, you will play a key role in overseeing the organization's risk management and compliance functions. You will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and driving the development of policies and procedures that safeguard the organization's operations.

What You Will Be Doing:

  • Leading the development and implementation of risk management strategies and compliance programs across the organization.
  • Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks related to clinical trials, operational processes, and business activities.
  • Ensuring compliance with local and international regulations, industry standards, and internal policies.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to conduct risk assessments, audits, and compliance reviews.
  • Developing and maintaining policies, procedures, and training programs to promote a culture of compliance and risk awareness.
  • Providing regular reports to senior management on the status of risk management and compliance initiatives.

Your Profile:

  • Bachelor's degree in business, law, risk management, or a related field. A professional certification in risk management or compliance is a plus.
  • Extensive experience in risk management, compliance, or auditing, preferably within the healthcare or clinical research industry.
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards in clinical research or pharmaceuticals.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Effective communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.
  • Proficiency in compliance management tools and risk assessment methodologies.

What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That's why we've made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

  • Various annual leave entitlements

  • A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family's needs.

  • Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.

  • Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family's well-being.

  • Life assurance

  • Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values.   We're dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here.

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there's every chance you're exactly what we're looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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