Project Analyst I

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.

Summary

The Project Operations Analyst (POA) team is the support and analysis group for ICON Clinical Research Services. The POA Department's role is to develop and manage fit-for-purpose and efficient project planning and analysis solutions that can be utilized across ICON's growing sponsor portfolio by the Project Management Department and other functions to effectively manage studies and ultimately improve Operational Metrics.

The objectives of the POA group are to support Project Managers by providing the operational data control and analytics to effectively plan and review progress and enable ICON IPH Full Service Project Managers to deliver best in class projects.

The role of Project Analyst I is to support POA group goals and objectives.

POA stands for:

• Project planning and support
• Operational data analysis and support
• Operational data controlling

Job Description:

General:

• Recognize, exemplify, and adhere to ICON's values which centre around our commitment to People, Clients and Performance.

• As a member of staff, the employee is expected to embrace and contribute to our culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.

 Experience, Skills, Knowledge requirements:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Demonstrated ability to interpret data (analytical skills) and convert between formats/ perspectives/ views.

• Excellent communication (written and oral), organizational, and influencing skills. Ability to build relationships with all levels of stakeholders.

• Numerate with some financial understanding.

• Proficient working knowledge and regular usage of MS office (incl. Excel) package. Experience with Clinical Operational systems is a plus.

•  A minimum of 1-2+ years of project management, training, analysis or relevant pharmaceutical industry experience.

Mandatory Skills Sets:

• Project management exposure
• Expertise in advanced excel – numbers, formulae, data management, data handling.

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, colour, 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.