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At ICON, it's our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients' lives.

Our 'Own It' culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.

That's our vision. We're driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.
If you're as driven as we are, join us. You'll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you'll be helping shape an industry.

As a Project Manager on our Cardiovascular, Metabolic and NASH team, you will add to a culture of project group excellence with a focus on exceeding client needs, process improvement, and adding value.

You will be the primary point of contact for designated projects, delivering successful client relationships, leading cross-functional teams, defining project scope, building resource requirements, risk migration strategies, associated action plans and issue resolution. You will lead global trials within a therapeutically aligned team across a variety of complex indications. As the Project Manager, you are involved at the forefront of innovation and drive delivery using your project leadership expertise.

Our projects include phase 1 safety and immunogenicity vaccine trials, to phase 2 safety and efficacy trials to large scale outcomes mega-trials. You have the support of extraordinary, tenured and experienced leadership whose goal is to help you apply and expand your project management, drug development, and therapeutic expertise.

The Role:

  • Run a cross functional project team ensuring all necessary delivery of project training and developing a succession plan for the core team members
  • Manage project study budgets and invoicing procedures according to study contract
  • Report progress of projects to ICON clients and monitor and implement QC activities as necessary
  • Collaborate with business development to ensure we have a dedicated commercial aptitude and work together with internal colleagues and external partners to identify new avenues for growth

Role Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in science, business, medicine or equivalent degree
  • Project Management (PMI) or equivalent certification is desirable
  • At least 2 years PM experience within clinical research and study operations
  • Subject matter expertise in Cardiovascular and Metabolic, NASH and/or complex indications (including inpatient or ICU/Critical Care trials)
  • Comprehensive knowledge of ICH-GCP
  • Strength in communication, planning, decision-making, negotiation, conflict management and time management skills
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% as needed


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

We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals - both ours and yours.
We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans - and related benefits such as life assurance - so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you'll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.

ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and 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 through the form below.

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