Director, Data Management
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Are you a proven leader in clinical data management operations? Apply today to learn more about this unique leadership role within our Data Management department!
Location: Nearby one of the following ICON Offices – Dublin, Ireland; Paris, France; UK (London, Marlow, Eastleigh), Madrid Spain, Poland (some flexibility to work remotely as appropriate).
About the Director, Data Management at ICON:
ICON is seeking a Director, Data Management to provide supervision to a group or Managers and operational Data Management team members. This key strategic role will also play a pivotal part of the DM leadership team and will be accountable for driving global roadmap and strategy for the department. This role will report into the regional lead and Sr Director for Europe. You will have key responsibilities including client relationship management, study oversight, line management, project deliver along with supporting the teams quality plan and business development activities.
Direct the day-to-day activities and task management to ensure a focus on quality, budget and timelines. Mentor Data Management managers, project managers, and leaders. Overview the planning, acquisition, and implementation of systems to meet the Biometrics needs of the organization. In performing these tasks, particular emphasis is placed on the selection of cost effective technologies to meet corporate and industry requirements and goals.
Review and monitor the preparation of the overall department budgets, by evaluating cost control, timelines and project quality status. Liaise with sponsors on project related matters, where appropriate. Keep senior management informed of departmental and project status in relation to resources, financial information, quality and timelines.
Benefits of working at ICON:
ICON offers an exceptional management benefits package that includes a comprehensive health plan, retirement plans, highly competitive pay, management bonus plan, eligibility towards restricted stock units, and enough time away from work to keep balanced. We provide you and the teams with the tools, innovation and resources to be successful in ensuring utmost compliance, operational efficiencies, and continued growth track for your career.
To succeed you will need:
The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor degree or local equivalent in life sciences or appropriate field with 10+ years clinical data management experience. A minimum of 5 years supervisory experience including project management, resource planning, staff recruitment, performance evaluations, career development and training. Appropriate experience and understanding of at least one clinical data management system (e.g. RAVE, INFORM). We are seeking someone who is an active participant in industry seminars internally and externally (eg: SCDM, Transcelerate etc).
What’s Next?
Following your application if you are successful you will be invited to an initial telephone interview with one of our dedicated recruiters who will be able to provide you with more details of this opportunity.
We invite you to review our opportunities at www.iconplc.com/careers.
ICON is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/D/V and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment
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