Associate Project Leader

Associate Project Leader 

Locations:  North Wales, Pennsylvania

The role of the Associate Project Leader is to provide the smooth administrative operation of a team(s) and ensures all elements of the publication process are adhered too and documented. The Associate Project Leader, working alongside all members of a client-facing teams helps to facilitate the exchange of scientific, medical, and clinical information via abstracts, posters, manuscripts, slides, and related content-driven communication vehicles by working with our pharmaceutical and health science clients, as well as their investigators, authors, and thought leaders.

Your Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

In the role of Associate Project Leader, you will: 

• Assist management of the publication development process initiation–publication
• Ensure deliverables meet with client expectations and preferences
• Understand and oversee industry compliance standards (eg, The Sunshine Act, ICMJE)
• Oversee team SOPs and update them as needed
• Coordinate publication review/approval process using publication management tools (e.g., PubsHubPMSolution, Datavision) 
• Develop and monitor project plans with timelines/milestones
• Lead project status meetings with internal team, clients, and external contractors
• Support the submission of final publications (abstracts, manuscripts) to congresses and journals
• Serve as the project point of contact for clients, authors, and internal teams
• Liaise with internal team and support staff (Creative/Graphics, Editorial/Copyedit, Finance)
• Oversee and train other operational staff such as needed
• Assist with the development of proposals and project budget estimates
• Participate in business development activities including RFP responses and pitches
• Review client invoices to ensure timeliness and accuracy
• Assess project issues/risks and identify solutions to meet productivity, quality and client goals

You will have: 

• 3+ years of project management experience in a publication planning or healthcare  communications agency
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)
• A well-organized, detail-oriented, performance-driven approach with strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills - written, oral (including telephone)
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Word, MS Project, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Experience with DataVison or similar publication management software a plus
• General knowledge of GPPIII, ICMJE, FDAAA a plus
• PMI or CMPP a plus

Next Steps:

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 Plc is an equal opportunity employer - Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment