Project Leader

ICON - Be a Part of our Journey...

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast paced, busy environment for a leading global

provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical

device industries.

Purpose of the Role

Effectively manage and support simple to moderate IxRS activities of individual studies from award to closeout. This will include all non-technical Project Leader activities including gathering of the client's system requirement, Scope/Budget control and System Maintenance. The Project Leader will be expected to interact and build relationships with both internal and external clients. Study implementations and support functions are cross functional and require problem solving across people and technology. Actively work with Senior Project Managers and Project Managers to receiving coaching and mentoring for responsibilities associated to the role. The Project Leader will manage studies based upon a monthly budget with full project support.

Role Requirements  

• Recognize, exemplify and adhere to 1CON's values which centers around our commitment to People, Clients and Performance.

• Develop, support and manage projects and project plans for implementation and through life of the project.

• Develop system specifications requirements with the support of the Technical Project Manager while providing the client with solutions during design meetings.

• Maintain project issues list and drive the issues to resolution.

• Maintain and present project metrics to Project Director and Senior Management.

• Work closely with Senior Project Managers and Project Managers to effectively grow within the project leader role.

• Maintain budget for all projects assigned. The Project Leader is responsible for carrying a minimum defined budget per month across projects allowing for one project in development phase to be managed.

• Schedule and facilitate meetings with clients to develop system requirements and maintain on-going project status meetings. Continuing to facilitate project status meetings and liaise with client during life of the project.

• Liaise with internal teams and clients to effectively manage scope changes, project budget/financials and service levels within a project.

• Comply with all company and departmental quality procedures, training and policies, and project and/or client defined service level agreements. Responsible for overall quality of the project.

• Manage project risks and manage risk mitigation activities independently while maintaining compliance with company and departmental procedures.

• Assist in participation in bid defense meetings for new and existing clients.

• Prepare and present at client and/or investigator meetings where required by the project.

• Travel (approximately 10%) domestic and/or international.  

• Minimum 1 years' experience in clinical research OR IxRS services

• Bachelor’s degree or local equivalent or equivalent work experience

Benefits of Working in ICON

Other than working with a great team of smart and energetic people, we also offer a very competitive salary and benefits package that includes an excellent pension scheme, private health care, life assurance and staff recognition schemes. This varies from country to country so a dedicated recruiter will discuss this with you at interview stage.

We care about our people as they are the key to our success. We provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long term career.

What’s Next

Following your application you will be contacted by one of our dedicated recruiters and if successful we will be able to provide you with more details about this opportunity.

ICON is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/D/V and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment