Associate Project Manager
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Associate Project Manager - IRT
Locations - Ireland, UK, India or USA
ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations.
With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.
Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.
The Role
As a member of the IRT team, the Associate Project Manager is expected to embrace and contribute to our culture of process improvements with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.
Post Covid - Travel (approximately 10%) domestic and/or international.
- With support, manages IRT projects.
- Act as the key client contact for designated projects and develop successful working relationships with others.
- With support, leads the development and maintenance of IRT project management documents, project timelines, project communication plans and risk analysis plans, and progression of SDLC documentation.
- With support, leads the review/approval of project related materials, IRT User Requirements, Go Live Checklist activities, Study-Specific Procedures, etc.
With support, monitors the quality of the IRT the project through risk management and quality management reviews. - With support, leads the assessment of project specific site training and site management with thorough review of IRT site and user manuals and study-specific guidelines (SSG).
Supports the management of project financials through change control processes. Collaborate with IRT Project Managers to ensure appropriate revenue recognition.
To be successful in the role, you will have:
- Bachelor's Degree in science, business, medicine or equivalent degree
- Project Management or equivalent (PMI certification) is desirable
- Strength in communication, planning, decision-making, negotiation, conflict management and time management skills
- Willingness to travel up to 10% as needed (post Covid)
Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That's why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture - one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.
At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.
ICON, including subsidiaries, 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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