Director, Project Management

Director Project Management

Location: Remote - Europe

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.

The role:

Our Global Project Delivery group is the ideal place for talented individuals to forge a long-term career in an environment full of passion and innovation. ICON is seeking to strengthen the leadership within this group by welcoming on board a new Director of Project Management,

The fundamental focus of your role will be to provide functional leadership and strategic oversight to Project Managers and Project Directors across the EMEA region. By leading a team, you will have oversight of all activities within a portfolio of projects, ensuring correct implementation and monitoring of study activities to ensure a high standard of delivery. Project / program oversight, departmental leadership, high-level client management and business development are all aspects of this challenging but rewarding role.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• To provide functional leadership and strategic direction to a team of global Project Managers and Project Directors, providing leadership in the implementation of ICON's quality standards and processes
• To ensure projects are managed within the contracted schedule and budget via monthly project status review, identifying risks and trends
• To manage resource to ensure profitability
• To confidently and effectively manage client relationships, interfacing with customer representatives at a high level to ensure expectations are met or exceeded, discussing areas of risk, timelines and project progress.
• To act as an internal point of escalation for resolution of issues
• To internally represent the functional area of Project Management
• To contribute to business development via your input to proposals and project bids, attending bid defence meetings when required.

ICON 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, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.