Clinical Trial Liaison - Spain

About the role

ICON, a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation, is looking for a field-based Clinical Trial Liaison in Spain. The role supports clinical trials across Europe by engaging investigators and site teams, giving scientific and clinical guidance and helping drive patient enrolment. It works closely with study sites, sponsors and cross-functional teams to improve site engagement, strengthen recruitment and make sure study teams understand trial design, protocol requirements and enrolment goals.

Key responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with investigators, site staff and key stakeholders to support trial delivery and patient recruitment.
• Provide scientific, clinical and protocol training to study teams so they clearly understand study design and procedures.
• Develop and optimise site and study-level enrolment strategies to improve recruitment and retention.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to turn best practice into local, practical action.
• Represent the study at site visits, project meetings, industry events and conferences.
• Support continuous improvement of enrolment processes and trial outcomes.

Required profile

• Doctoral degree such as MD, PharmD or PhD.
• Experience in clinical research within Pharma, Biotech or CRO environments, ideally in scientific, clinical operations or enrolment-focused roles.
• Established scientific and clinical network in Europe, with strong networking, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English and Spanish medical language; additional EU languages are an advantage.
• Ability to interpret complex medical data and apply technical, scientific and clinical knowledge.
• Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently and collaboratively.
• The role is home- or office-based and requires national and international travel of up to about 75%; candidates should be based near an international airport.
• Legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

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.