Manager, Project Management (Bioanalytical Lab)

Manager, Project Management - Assen, Netherlands - Hybrid

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking Manager of Project Management to join our team at the LC-MS/MS department of the Bioanalytical Laboratory and help drive our success to new heights. You will be based at our Assen site - on site for 60% of the week with home based working an option for the other 40%.

The Role

As the Manager of Project Management, you will be responsible for the overall direction of a team of project managers and support staff. Next to people management, your primary focus will be to ensure consistency with corporate strategy, processes across projects, and exceptional customer satisfaction. Your role involves providing day-to-day technical oversight to the Project Management team, inspiring and guiding your team, and playing a pivotal role in the successful execution of regionally assigned programs and projects.

What you will be doing:

• Lead and mentor the project management team consisting of Project Managers and support staff, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Direct and provide day-to-day technical oversight to the Project Managers and support staff, ensuring study execution and reporting meet client expectations.
• Develop and communicate a clear vision for the department and the organization, inspiring team members to work towards common goals.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives with regards to regulations, training and quality, and maintain integrated processes within Project Management.
• Accountability: Accountable for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and successful completion of all regionally assigned programs and projects.
• Partnership: Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Your Profile:

• Master's degree in a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven in-depth experience working in a clinical laboratory within a CRO, Biopharmaceutical company, or related organization.
• Demonstrated expertise as a Project Manager.
• Strong leadership skills with prior experience in mentoring, supervising, or leading teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, both verbal and written.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Passionate about advancing healthcare and contributing to the success of clinical research.

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

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON 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 or submit a request here

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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