Global Study Planning Manager

ICON has an exciting new opportunity for a Global Project Manager to join a growing and successful team.  This is a home-based and permanent role. 

Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for:

• Lead the development of realistic study timelines, from design through final study reporting
  Maintaining accuracy of clinical study timeline information in data control systems (e.g.,
  Planisware (PPM)
• Tracking, documenting and ensuring key stakeholder involvement and timely delivery of clinical
  study deliverables
• Communicating information on clinical trial status, changes, and issues to stakeholders
• Increasing the efficiency of trial operations through the sharing of cross-program knowledge and
  identification of best practices leading to standardization across the organization
• Contributing to development of high performing study teams
• Participating in (or leading) special projects as assigned
• Adhering to all policies, clinical development processes, SOPs, and clinical project
  management processes
• Represent CSP group in applicable forums and lead functional specific communication

Knowledge
• Drug development knowledge with understanding of other functions, including Pre-Clinical, Clinical, Development Operations, and Regulatory
• Project management tools and processes (e.g., MS Project, PPM, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Strong computer literacy, including word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet applications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Basic Qualifications
• Doctorate degree
OR
• Master’s degree & 3 years of directly related experience
OR
• Bachelor’s degree & 5 years of directly related experience
OR
• Associate’s degree & 10 years of directly related experience
OR
• High school diploma / ED & 12 years of directly related experience
Preferred Qualifications
• BA/BS/BSc in the sciences or RN
• 5 years’ work experience in life sciences or medically related field, including 4 years of
biopharmaceutical clinical product development (clinical research or clinical operations
experience obtained at a biotech, pharmaceutical or CRO company)
• PMP Certification