JUMP TO CONTENT

Director, Project Management

  1. Farmingdale, Dublin, Blue Bell
JR124961
  1. Clinical Project Management
  2. ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
  3. Hybrid: Office/Remote

About the role

Director, Project Management

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.

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.

Director, Project Management-

The Role:

  • Inspire and develop your team through people management; co-ordinate study activities against targets, provide coaching and mentoring to Project Managers, Managers and Program Managers
  • Lead study teams in accordance with contractual timelines, client specifications and Good Clinical Practices (GCPs).
  • Operate at the forefront in this exciting field, supporting projects in multiple therapeutic areas, – ensuring projects are managed to protocol specifications, timelines and budget
  • Effectively lead study budgets to ensure financial targets are met through regular review of indirect costs and project resources
  • Demonstrate your executive presence, delivering updates on the portfolio to senior management
  • Build an environment to enable employees, add towards our culture and engage with the group success


To be successful in the role, you will ideally have:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in medicine, science or equivalent experience in the Clinical Research field and you have the therapeutic experience in across a wide array of complex indications.
  • Minimum of 10 years Project Management experience,
    preferably including Laboratory Project Management
  • A track record of successfully leading large, global cross functional projects; strong domestic and international project management experience
  • High level of integrity and can inspire to the demands of the highest standards from a professional and ethical perspective
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% as needed


Why join us?

  • You will be working to accelerate the delivery of new therapies to patients
  • Ongoing development as a Director and the opportunity to progress your career.
  • You will have the opportunity to be successful in delivering results, inspiring others and becoming a trusted partner.

Salary Range

$158,336 to $197,920

Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, education/training, and skill level.   You may be eligible for a bonus, stock compensation and commissions in some cases depending on your role and performance.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers

#LI-FL1

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.

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, colour, 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.

Salary range: -

Bonus, Com, Stock, Benefits & Disclaimer verbiage:
Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, education/training, and skill level. You may be eligible for a bonus, stock compensation and commissions in some cases depending on your role and performance.

Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply

List #1

Day in the life

women working on a laptop
What is the difference between a clinical trial manager and a clinical project manager?

Teaser label

Career Progression

Content type

Blogs

Publish date

02/17/2023

Summary

Clinical Trial Managers and Clinical Project Managers are an integral part of the clinical market. Each role is essential in ensuring that clinical trials are well run and completed to a high stan

Teaser label

And which role is right for you?

Read more
View all

Similar jobs at ICON

Project Manager, Imaging and Cardiac

Salary

Location

Mexico, Mexico City

Department

Full Service - Development & Commercialisation Solutions

Location

Mexico City

Remote Working

Hybrid: Office/Remote

Business Area

ICON Full Service & Corporate Support

Job Categories

Clinical Project Management

Job Type

Permanent

Description

JR124808Project Manager, Imaging and CardiacMexico CityRemote (Home Based)At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help u

Reference

JR124808

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Fernanda Bezerra Read more Shortlist Save this role
Project Manager, Imaging & Cardiac

Salary

Location

Ireland, Dublin

Department

Full Service - Development & Commercialisation Solutions

Location

Dublin

Warsaw

Lisbon

Madrid

Remote Working

Hybrid: Office/Remote

Business Area

ICON Full Service & Corporate Support

Job Categories

Clinical Project Management

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Job Advert PostingAt ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’

Reference

JR124813

Expiry date

01/01/0001

James Smith

Author

James Smith
James Smith

Author

James Smith
Read more Shortlist Save this role
Senior Clinical Project Manager-United States-Remote

Salary

Location

Regional United States (PRA)

Location

Multiple US Locations

Remote Working

Hybrid: Office/Remote

Business Area

ICON Full Service & Corporate Support

Job Categories

Clinical Project Management

Job Type

Permanent

Description

We are seeking a Senior Clinical Project Manager to join our diverse and growing team within our Biotech Government and Public Health division.  You will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehe

Reference

JR122239

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Tina Geer

Author

Tina Geer
Tina Geer

Author

Tina Geer
Read more Shortlist Save this role
Senior Project Manager, Laboratory

Salary

Location

US, Portland, OR

Department

Full Service - Development & Commercialisation Solutions

Location

Portland

Remote Working

Office Based

Business Area

ICON Full Service & Corporate Support

Job Categories

Clinical Project Management

Project Management

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Senior Project Manager, Laboratory- Location: Portland OR- Hybrid   • As a member of staff, the employee is expected to embrace and contribute to our culture of process improvement with a focus on str

Reference

JR124049

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Frank Lampart

Author

Frank Lampart
Read more Shortlist Save this role
Project Manager, Laboratory

Salary

Location

Ireland, Dublin

Department

Full Service - Development & Commercialisation Solutions

Location

Sofia

Dublin

Reading

Remote Working

Office Based

Business Area

ICON Full Service & Corporate Support

Job Categories

Clinical Project Management

Project Management

Job Type

Permanent

Description

At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart.As a global provider of drug development solutions, our work is serious business. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun while you do it. With our vision t

Reference

JR124104

Expiry date

01/01/0001

James Smith

Author

James Smith
James Smith

Author

James Smith
Read more Shortlist Save this role
Project Manager, Laboratory

Salary

Location

Ireland, Dublin

Department

Full Service - Development & Commercialisation Solutions

Location

Sofia

Dublin

Reading

Remote Working

Office Based

Business Area

ICON Full Service & Corporate Support

Job Categories

Clinical Project Management

Project Management

Job Type

Permanent

Description

At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart.As a global provider of drug development solutions, our work is serious business. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun while you do it. With our vision t

Reference

JR122302

Expiry date

01/01/0001

James Smith

Author

James Smith
James Smith

Author

James Smith
Read more Shortlist Save this role

Browse popular job categories below or search all jobs above