Program Manager, Clinical Data Science

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organizations.

With our patients at the center 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.

LOCATIONS:

• Mexico (office-based with remote flexibility)
• Colombia (home-based OR office-based)
• United States (home-based OR office-based)
• Canada (home-based OR office-based)

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE:

The Program Manager, Clinical Data Science (PM, CDS) will ensure program and study level goals and objectives are consistently met to the highest standard of quality. They ensure CDS functional team lead deliverables consistently meet study timelines, quality standards, and contractual requirements.

• Implement effective tracking and reporting to delivery to study contract
• Provide technical and managerial leadership, including mentorship and subject matter experts
• Accountable for all CDS project delivery milestones, internal reporting, and progress reports for assigned projects
• Provide consultation for CDS best practices (processes, systems, regulations, etc.)
• Oversee project status and escalate potential problems
• Point of escalation both internally and externally
• Participate in Sponsor and/or third-party audits
• Maintain oversight for a number of clients or program work in a client partnership
• Support CDS strategic plans at client level
• Review project proposals and attend bid defenses as a representative of the function when required
• Perform financial review of projects under their span
• Guide the project team with respect to out-of- scope tasks
• Oversight management and forecasting within the utilized financial tool
• Review financial documentation and assess preparedness related to all clinical data science activities from planning through data delivery/close out
• Approve worked units, forecasted units, and project invoices monthly
   

TO BE SUCCESSFUL, YOU WILL NEED:

• 10+ years of clinical data management experience in a clinical research organization or pharmaceutical company
• 2+ years of experience working in a clinical research organization (CRO)
• Experience with all steps within the data science lifecycle and most major data science study tasks, with proficiency in at least one Clinical Data Management system required (e.g., Rave, Inform, Oracle Clinical, OCRDC, UX EDC)
• Strong project management skills with experience leading a program of projects
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• stablished Mentor and/or SME experience
• Budget and timeline management experience
• Bachelor’s degree or local equivalent
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered in place of the education and experience stated above. All employees must read, write, and speak fluent English and host country language.

* Please submit all applications in English *

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.

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