Director, Project Management

We are passionate about hearing from Project Directors with key critical thinking and problem solving skills that can influence and lead in a global, cross-functional project management environment.

The role:

• Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which centers around our commitment to People, Clients and Performance
• As a Manager, the employee is expected to recognize the importance of and create a culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs
• Travel (approximately 25-30%) domestic and/or international
• Line-manage and ensure collaboration within a team of Directors and Project Managers in the planning, execution and governance of projects/portfolios
• Manage the resources to ensure that established cost, time, and quality goals are met
• Manage development, provide direction and support, and mentor PMs/PDs and/or their managers as needed
• Provide technical support and guidance (including scope definition , risk identification and mitigation, resource planning, goals and deliverables) to assigned PM staff
• Plan capacity across new/existing PM/PD resources and secure needed resources whilst optimising staff utilisation/recovery
• Keeps Global VP, PM, business sponsors, business-unit leadership and all stake-holders regularly informed of project/program progress, risks and issues through periodic reporting
• Ensure all necessary training is provided to assigned staff to improve their job performance and knowledge
• In conjunction with colleagues and senior management , responsible for setting agenda and developing training philosophy for ICON PM group, including successful execution throughout the team
• Ensure team alignment with cross-functional leadership goals and company initiatives
• Measure and report PM KPls and lead continuous improvement
• Contribute to the ICON PMO model built on strong teamwork , frequent and transparent inter and intra divisional communication , continuous process improvement, metrics management and global team harmonization
• Act as the key client contact for designated clinical projects/programs, and develop successful relationships with clients to drive increased volume of business. This includes active participation in client operations committee or executive committees as necessary.
• Demonstrate understanding of drug development including planning and delivery for a product (drug asset) through multiple phases of development.

What you need:

• A Bachelor's Degree in medicine, science or equivalent area of study
• 8 years of experience in the Clinical Research field, with 5 years of project management experience, and have therapeutic experience across a wide array of Cardiovascular indications.
• 2 years of experience overseeing/leading a team of Project Managers
• Direct experience working for a biopharma company strongly preferred
• Expertise in driving the drug development process as a project management leader
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Working knowledge of project management technique and tools
• Direct work experience in a global, cross-functional project management environment
• Proven experience in people management
• Proven experience in strategic planning, risk management and change management
• Ability to work closely with business unit leadership to understand customer's needs
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen
• Executive presence with ability to confidently deliver complex presentations to senior management
• Willingness to travel up to 25-30% as needed

Benefits of Working in ICON:

ICON provides Project Managers with the creative resources to be successful in delivering results, inspiring others and becoming a trusted partner. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes a comprehensive health plan, retirement plan, highly competitive pay, corporate bonus plan, 5 weeks PTO, and many other incentives, as well as the opportunity to grow your career within our Project Management team.

You will be joining us at the very right time - we're listed on the Forbes Best Employers of 2018, for the second year in a row!

What's Next?

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