Director, Project Management

Director, Project Management - US, Blue Bell

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.

We are currently seeking a Director of Project Management to join our diverse and dynamic team. The Director will join our CNS/ Rare Disease group where you will be adding value through delivering successful client relationships, upholding and working towards a culture of project group excellence.

Develop full service project plans for portfolio of studies and subsequently lead cross functional 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 the Central Nervous System field
Effectively lead study budgets to ensure financial targets are met through regular review of indirect costs and project resources
Inspire and develop your team through people management; co-ordinate study activities against targets, provide coaching and mentoring to Project Managers
Demonstrate your executive presence, delivering updates on the portfolio to senior management
Building an environment to enable employees, add towards our culture and engage with the group success

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 8 years Project Management experience
CNS/Rare Disease experience required
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

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.

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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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