Manager, Project Administration

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.

The Role:

Applied Knowledge & Skills:
•Understands the drug development process
•Applies knowledge of  ICON’s policies and procedures
•Excellent communication, presentation, leadership and interpersonal skills
•Ability to set expectations and monitor employee performance
•Ability to identify and hire strong candidates through recruitment process
•Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast paced and complex environment
Problem solving Fact Finding & Analysis:
•Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors
•Makes effective decisions based on analysis of facts and data, retaining ownership
•Drives plans to resolve issues escalated from team members
•Uses data to present ideas, concerns and solutions
•Breaks problems into component parts and addresses issues until resolution
Impact:
•Decisions have an impact on work processes and outcomes
• Erroneous decisions, recommendations or failure to complete assignments normally result in serious delays and considerable expenditure of additional time, human resources, and funds
•Potential risk of staff turnover and associated costs of hiring and training replacement staff
Supervision Given / Received:
•Supervises staff
•Receives general supervision with ongoing review in line with corporate and departmental objectives and expectations
Working conditions:
•Less than 10% travel and no significant lifting
 

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.