Manager, Data Management

At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives.

Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.

That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.
If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.

This role can be based in Ireland or UK (Swansea) - Office based or remote working.

Key responsibilities;

• To effectively manage the CDMS development activities for data management studies and for those under his/her jurisdiction in a manner that ensures all timeframes and targets are met to the sponsor’s satisfaction and that costs are kept under control.
• To function as both an expert and departmental resource for data management technologies, CDMS Development issues and processes.
• Plan, implement and deliver the CDMS Development portion of a project in accordance with the contract agreed with the sponsor.
• Take responsibility for a CDMS in terms of system developments, system features, system performance, system upgrades and all activities related to that CDMS.
• Assign studies, tasks and departmental projects as appropriate within the CDMS group.
• Proactively identify and manage resource needs to meet project/department timelines.
• To participate in study team meetings as an ad hoc study team member to advise study team on best approach/tool for data collection, to determine scope and limitations of the study and to discuss edit checks, derivations, testing and reports.
• Act as escalation point of contact within the department for issues related to the CDMS Development activities.
• Provide technical support to the data management team including troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Liaise with other managers to improve the effectiveness of the organization
• Manage and appraise all staff under jurisdiction. This includes the preparation and conduct of staff performance evaluations.
• Experience in Medidata Rave, Veeva CDMS, Oracle InForm, etc.

Candidate requirements:

• Experience in Medidata Rave, Veeva CDMS, Oracle InForm, etc.
• Successfully manage employees in his/her group.
• Successfully balance multiple projects and timelines.
• Coordinate and perform all aspects of the functions in his/her group.
• Liaise successfully with other teams and clients.
• Responsive to all requests in a timely manner.
• Extensive problem solving skills for tasks/functions related to his/her group.
• Team player with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies, applications and techniques.
• Extensive experience in the software development life cycle.
• Knowledge of database concepts.

Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.
We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.

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.
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.