Director, Project Management - Oncology

At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart.

We are passionate about hearing from you if you have key critical thinking and analytical skills that can influence and lead in a global, cross-functional project management environment.

The Director will join our Oncology and Hematology group where you will be adding value through delivering successful client relationships, upholding and working towards a culture of project group excellence.

Location: Homebased - anywhere in the US

The role

• 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 Oncology projects in the immuno-oncology 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

What you need

• 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 Oncology & Hematology indications.
• Minimum of 10 years Project Management experience
• 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 Oncology therapies to patients
• Ongoing development as a Project Director and the opportunity to progress your career, with the potential to move into other related areas to improve your skill set
• You will have 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.

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!

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