Global Program Manager - EU - Immunology/Neurology
- Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, UK
- Project Management
- ICON Strategic Solutions
- Remote
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About the role
New opportubity for an experience Global Program Manager to join our growing FSP program sponsor dedicated. This is a 6-12 months assignment full 1.0 FTE on a fixed term contract through ICON (Salaried not daily rate). The role will be managing studies across Immunology and Neurology therapy area. The Global Program Manager is a member of the core team for the drug development program who plays a key role in planning, executing, monitoring, reporting, controlling, and closing out projects. You will be accountable for the project time lines, budget and scope, the project risk management and scenario planning
This role is remote and can be based in Germany, Spain, Poland, Italy and UK ONLY.
The role
• Responsible for leading cross-functional program management activities for one or more life- cycle management Global Program Team (GPT) if applicable
• Leads taskforces or workstreams identified by Global Program Team to deliver quality results within agreed timeline.
• Accountable for cross-functional team meeting set-up, logistics and collaborating with Global Program Head and/or Program Management Lead on agenda/minutes. Develop and format PowerPoint slide decks, in partnership with the Global Program Head and/or Program Management Lead.
• Partners with the Program Management Lead and/or Global Program Head on communications including developing and maintaining SharePoint and Microsoft Teams collaboration sites, program level distribution lists, Team Roster, Action Items, Decision Log (or delegate to Program Coordinator if applicable)
• Supports Global Program Head / Program Management Lead to coordinate the set-up and logistics for program off-site meetings and events (Program Management Lead /PM can delegate to Program Coordinator if applicable)
• Collaborates with Global Program Team members to develop high-quality data packages for governance and committee interactions to enable fast decision-making if applicable.
• Accountable for the quality and accuracy of program-level data in the iMAP system in partnership with the Project Planner.
• For projects that are being jointly developed, work closely with alliance management to manage a key strategic alliance partner.
• Coordinates the process of updating program dashboard/reports.
• Connects Regional Program Manager to Global Program Team on regional topics if appropriate.
Your background:
You are a solution oriented individual, with strong interpersonal and presentation skills with the following background:
• Bachelor or Masters' degree in Life Sciences or other discipline related to drug development is required.
In-Licencing knowledge/experience is a MUST
• Professional Project Management training, certification (e.g., PMI, IPMA) preferred.
• Approximately 5+ years of experience in drug development in the global pharmaceutical industry with approximately 3+ years of experience in project management
• Experience working in a global matrix team environment preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Excellent technical skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
• Appropriate leadership skills and ability to influence without authority with clear potential for leadership roles in the future.
• Mindset of results-orientation in collaborative setting
Benefits of Working in ICON:
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.
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.
Impactful work. Meaningful careers. Quality rewards.
At ICON, our employees are our greatest strength. That’s why we are committed to empowering you to live your best life, both inside and outside of work. Whether your ambition is lead a global team, become a deep scientific or technical expert, work in-house with our customers or gain experience in a variety of different ICON functions, we will support you in realising your full potential. See all locations Learn more about Our Culture at ICON
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