ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organizations. With our patients at the center 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.
ICON Government and Public Health Solutions (IGP) is a full-service CRO specializing in preclinical through phase IV support of clinical research and clinical trial services for biologics, drugs, and devices. We help our customers get their products to market faster with an array of research, regulatory, and sponsor services. Globally, we respond rapidly to health crises and serve where few others do. We create a unique synergy in the global market, with projects spanning the government, academic, and commercial sectors. ICON Government and Public Health Solutions has a distinct ability to provide rapid response efforts to global health crises.
IGP is recruiting for a Contractor Task Manager to assist our government customer in supporting the US Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC) in Frederick, MD. The Project Manager will oversee Fort Detrick-based scientific and medical logistics program. This person will be responsible for managing Project execution, including maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Project Plans, Quality Management Plan (QMP) and managing overall project execution and delivery activities, ensuring the required outcomes with respect to schedules, milestones, and deliverables are met. Manage and oversee all activities performed by personnel and subcontractors, to satisfy all program requirements.
***Contingent upon contract award***
Typical Duties Include:
- Manage all aspects of program activity including the performance, cost, and schedule of the project. Organize, plan, and direct all contractor support activities. Formulate and review deliverable items and ensure conformance with all prescribed standards and schedules as set forth in the PWS. Manage the day-to-day activities and is directly responsible for supervision of the personnel assigned to this contract
- Responsible for the development and maintenance of project performance/status reports. Interface with customer project personnel and key stakeholders on a continuous basis
- Manages and is responsible for the successful completion of all tasks in assigned program area including technical work, schedules, milestones, deliverables as well as financial and contractual and administrative tasks activities
- Supervises assigned technical and administrative staff, including subordinate supervisors, and performs personnel actions including hiring and performance evaluation
- Directs program activities to meet client and organization work objectives and serves as a liaison with clients to coordinate activities, negotiate tasks, and solve problems
- Develops key trusted advisor relationships with customers for which they are the point of contact
- Assures quality of products, services, and deliverables, including participating in reviews, audits, and milestone events
- Will assist in financial management services, including financial analysis, budget and cost quote preparation, cost management
- Coordinates and monitors sub-contractor activities and administers subcontractor deliverables and timecards; contract modifications, reporting, expense reports and invoicing/billing.
- Develops, reviews, and approves plans, schedules, consulting agreements and other program documents
- Prepares and provides various briefings, reports and technical reviews to senior management as requested and milestone events related to project execution
- Ensures compliance with relevant corporate and government policies and standards
- Participates in special projects as required
- Performs business development activities at all stages, including the preparation and review of technical and cost proposals. Identifies and captures opportunities for organic growth within assigned areas and supports enterprise growth activities
- Assume the initiative and provide support to Corporate capture management in identifying future requirements; Develop, maintain, and implement a Program Management Plan that guides the performance of all functional activities performed on the Program
- Manage technical manual products for DOD partners.
- Work with counterpart Leads and Managers to ensure needs of the program are understood and performance on assigned projects is properly reported.
- Implementing new tools and processes to streamline processes for better ROI
- Direct and ensure the development and delivery of high-quality documentation products and services to technical, business, program, project, and customers across Goldbelt.
- Hire, retain, train, and oversee a diverse, highly qualified staff of professional technical writers/editors, graphic designers, and publishing specialists.
- Analyze and develop solutions to improve current processes and ensure others are aware of and adhere to procedures.
- Provide leadership in helping to develop and implement the next generation in people, processes, tools, and technologies.
- All other duties as assigned.
Educational Requirements
- BA/BS (or equivalent experience), 10+ years managing scientific and medical logistics programs
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Experience managing projects with an aggregate annual value of over $40M
Desired Requirements:
- DAU Acquisition required (or able to obtain within 3 months)
- Lean Six Sigma
Certification Requirements
- Active PMP certification (Required)
- DAU Acquisition (Desired)
- Lean Six Sigma (Desired)
***Contingent upon contract award***
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.
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