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 Senior Project Manager to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Senior Project Manager at ICON, you will be responsible for leading and managing projects, ensuring successful execution and delivery of project objectives.
You will:
Manages projects/work streams with moderate complexity, risk, impact and reach typically within Ph II or rollover studies in an outsourced model
Manages medium-sized global project teams with members also from outside the direct working environment
Coordinates stakeholders from closely related areas or even beyond.
Demonstrates skills in successfully leading international teams in the matrix organization and direct, influence and motivate people; contributes to a positive working climate.
Coordinates operational and therapeutic area training for internal and external study team members.
Accountable for successful project execution including definition of milestones. May also include clarification of project scope.
Acts as an advisor and mentor within the team and beyond and may serve as best practice resource within own discipline or as technical expert on cross functional teams or projects
Leads the development of the clinical trial strategy and delivers the clinical operational plan within the budget, timelines and quality standards agreed upon by Governance Committees
Accountable for oversight of CROs in the execution of assigned trials
You are:
Minimum of 7 years in clinical research in a CRO or Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology Industry environment with at least 4 years of in-depth knowledge and experience in clinical trial management
Experience in all aspects of clinical study planning and startup (including budget and resource planning) and in executing the complete range of clinical study activities, from startup through final study report
Requires professional experience in relevant disciplines and substantial project management experience. Requires senior knowledge and experience in own discipline and beyond which may also require good market and competitor knowledge
Requires professional experience in relevant disciplines and project management experience. Requires knowledge and experience in own discipline and beyond which may also require good market and competitor knowledge
Leadership competencies and influencing skills
Effective oral and written communication skills
Proven team dynamic knowledge and skills and ability to foster partnerships across projects and multidisciplinary teams
Good knowledge of drug development process, interfaces, and interdependencies of clinical development with other functions (e.g., nonclinical & pharmaceutical development, regulatory, commercial/marketing)
Represents Global Development Operations (GDO) within the Global Trial Team and serves as the key GDO operational point of contact for the trial
Accountable for the successful preparation and presentation of operational content at respective governance bodies
Key contributor to the development of annual trial/project objectives and communicating to relevant line management and Clinical Operations Team
Drives and leads the successful execution, oversight and approval of all clinical trial documents and operational plans of global clinical trials using strong project management, leadership, and organizational skills
Ensures strong oversight, review, and delivery of trial/project CAPAs to meet corporate compliance standards and timelines
Accountable for partnering with CRO in audit responses and addressing quality issues
Provides leadership and contributes to all operational aspects of the trial budget, including forecasts to ensure delivery within the R&D financial standards
Performs review and provides strong operational input in the development of clinical trial protocols, ICFs and CSRs
Filters, prioritizes, analyzes, and validates complex and dynamic information from a diverse range of external and internal sources to respond to technical operational and organizational challenges
Supports the development and implementation of department initiatives including input on SOPs, processes, and workstreams
Ensures strong inspection readiness application for all assigned clinical trials
Normally receives little or no instruction on daily work and only general instruction on new assignments
Advanced degree desirable (MPH, MS, MA, MBA, PharmD); PM certification (CPM, PMP) desirable.
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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