Project Assistant, IDEA

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.

The role:
You will work with a team of four colleagues who are based in our office in Mexico City and plays important part in the running of multiple clinical trials.
Weekly you will be involved in international teleconferences & data base management, working with many virtual teams that will include Clinical Research Associates and partners from pharmaceutical companies Project Assistant, IDEA The Project Assistant reports to the Manager, Document Management and is responsible for the administrative aspects of each study while providing assistance to the Project Manager.

The Role:

• Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which centers 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.
• Assist with the development of project specific Procedure Manual
• Assist with the development of the project specific Staffing Plan.
• Communication based on studies with client, sites and CRAs*
• Assist with Project Reports*
• Assists Project Managers with agendas and meeting minutes as required
• Perform teleconferences in absence of Project Manager
• Assists with scheduling of site Imaging Manual trainings
• Management of Study Centres for study supplies/outstanding data*
• Assists with scheduling of reviewers for Offsite Assessments/Blinded Reads
• Quality Control of Offsite Assessments/Blinded Reads*
• Updates and maintains Project Tracking I MIRA Information*
• Updates and maintains Study Files including enrolment logs and data status*
• Maintains inventories of study supplies
• Assists with audit preparation

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Bachelor Degree completed in life sciences field.
• 1 year + administrative experience in Clinical Research
• Advanced English Level
• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team that are based in different international locations.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to multi-task & prioritize.

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.