Associate Global Project Manger - Cardiovascular

Associate Project Manager

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 an Associate Project Manager to join our diverse and dynamic team. As an Associate Project Manager at ICON you will be sponsor dedicated on FSP to a global pharma, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the coordination and management of clinical trials, contributing to the design, analysis, and advancement of innovative treatments and therapies.

The role is a member of extended global study team supporting delivery of clinical studies within Development Operations, Study Management Late to time, cost and quality, from Clinical Study Protocol (CSP) development through study set-up, maintenance, close-out, development of Clinical Study Report (CSR) to study archiving.

The role works cross-functionally with internal and external partners to deliver delegated aspects of the clinical study in accordance with Global Study Director or Global Project Manager in delegated aspects of clinical study execution in accordance with the Study Team Operating Model, Project Management Framework, current clinical trial regulations (e.g. ICH GCP), Standard Operating Procedures, policies and best practices (e.g. guidelines) and in line with AZ values and behaviours.

You must come from a clinical research background from a Pharma or CRO setting of at least 3 years working on global clinical studies, have strong vendor management experience with some project management skills as an associate project manager.

What you will be doing

• In partnership with team, other clinical experts and external service providers, the APM provides oversight to ensure study delivery.
• Leads/contributes to the preparation of delegated study documents (e.g. Informed Consent Form, master Clinical Study Agreement etc), and external service provider related documents (specifications, study specific procedures, descriptions, presentations etc.)
• Maintains and facilitates interactions with internal functions including but not limited to Enablement, Data Management, Procurement, Regulatory, Patient Safety and Quality Assurance, and external functions including the CROs and other external service providers to ensure an efficient study delivery to time, costs and quality objectives
• Contributes to the planning and conduct of internal and external meetings (e.g. Investigators’/Monitors’ meeting)
• Ensures the supply of Investigational product and study materials by liaising with Clinical Supply Chain or external service providers as appropriate
• Proactively contributes to risk and issue identification, development of mitigation and/or action plans for identified risks and issues
• Ensures that all study documents in scope of GSM’s responsibilities are complete and verified for quality in Trial Master File
• Supports Global Study Director and/or Global Study Associate Director with budget management, such as external service provider invoice reconciliation
• Adheres to global clinical processes, procedural documents, applicable Quality & Compliance manual documents and international guidelines such as ICH/GCP to ensure study is inspection ready at all times
• Supports Global Study Director and/or Global Study Associate Director in project management as per agreed delegation
• For outsourced studies, supports Global Study Director and/or Global Study Associate

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or related field; advanced degree preferred.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in clinical research or Associate project management.
• Experience across all phases and lifecycle of a study
• Good project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate as well as work independently
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Computer proficiency, advanced computer skills in day-today tasks

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.

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, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized 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, subsidized 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.

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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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