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Data Management Project Leader

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JR140766
  1. Clinical Data Management
  2. ICON Strategic Solutions
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About the role

Data Management Project Leader

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.

Data Management Project Leader (Sponsor Dedicated)

UK,

We are currently seeking a Program Manager, Clinical Data Science to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Program Manager in Clinical Data Science at ICON, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and coordinating data science initiatives within clinical programs. You will lead cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of data-driven projects, from data collection and analysis to the implementation of insights that drive clinical outcomes and operational efficiencies.

What You Will Be Doing:

  • Managing the end-to-end execution of clinical data science programs, including planning, resource allocation, and delivery of data science projects .

  • Coordinating with data scientists, statisticians, clinical researchers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on project objectives, data requirements, and analytical approaches.

  • Oversight of number of clients or program work in a client partnership

  • Supports clinical data science strategic plans at client level.

  • Reviews project proposals and attends bid defenses as a representative of the function when required.

  • Performs financial review of projects under their span.

  • Guides project team with respect to out-of- scope tasks.

  • Oversight management and forecasting within financial tool utilized 

  • Review financial documentation and assess preparedness related to all clinical data science activities from planning through data delivery/close out.

  • Approves Worked Units, Forecasted Units and project invoices monthly

  • Ability to understand protocol content in the context of clinical data management/clinical data science delivery.

  • Provides consultation for clinical data science best practices (processes, systems, regulations etc).

  • Oversees project status and escalates potential problems effectively and in a timely manner to ensure functional management and those responsible for project management informed of critical issues that might affect project target dates, scope or budget.

  • Works independently and, as needed, able to manage escalations with clients and/or external customers and departments.

  • Point of escalation internally/externally.

Your Profile:

  • Bachelor’s degree in data science, statistics, clinical research, or a related field. Advanced degree and/or relevant certifications are preferred. Extensive experience in program management within the clinical data science or related domain.

  • Strong background in data science methodologies, statistical analysis, and clinical research, with a track record of successfully managing complex data-driven projects.

  • Strong leadership and project management skills

  • Typical years of experience 10+. An equivalent combination of education, training and relevant experience may be considered in place of the education and experience stated.

  • Established Mentor and or SME.

  • Accountable for all CDS project delivery milestones and internal reporting and progress reports for assigned projects

  • Holds primary accountability for delivery oversight for CDS standalone projects

  • Proficiency in project management tools and techniques, with experience in risk management, budgeting, and resource planning.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex data insights clearly and build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

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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.

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 or submit a request here

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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