Event Management - Investigator Meeting Project Specialist

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.

Role Summary:

The Investigator Meeting Project Specialist is responsible for maintaining relationships with suppliers providing products and services relating to sponsor and company events globally.

The Investigator Meeting is a crucial component for the success of the study. The IM function acts as a HUB coordinating all of the interactions between the internal stakeholders (PM Group), external stakeholders (sponsors) & preferred event planner suppliers.

This job role is open as a 6-months fixed-term contract with the possibility to be extended.

Responsibilities:

• He/she must effectively support internal and external client event programs and deliver outstanding service to the internal/external stakeholder’s specification.
• They must achieve targeted process improvements over the IM & Event function.
• The job holder will need to maintain up to date knowledge of internal administrative processes, liaising with procurement & finance regularly in raising requisitions and delivering timely PO’s.
• He/She must assist the PM group with the end to end IM process ensuring the PM receives valued support throughout the IM journey & post event reconciliation guidance. 
• In addition implement and coordinate function initiatives which facilitate improved operational effectiveness.
• They must adhere to a high standard of communication to both internal & external clients & use professionalism & discretion at all times. With particular attention to any sponsor interactions.

Requirements:

• 3rd level qualification/diploma or degree.
• Corporate conference and events organizer background.
• Brilliant communication skills with the ability to develop meaningful relationships with other teams at ICON and our clients.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.

Benefits of Working in ICON:

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs.  In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.

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, color, 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 through the form below.

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