Project Data Manager

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

What you will be doing:

We are seeking an experienced Project Data Manager to lead and oversee data management (DM) activities across multiple clinical projects. This role ensures quality, consistency, and adherence to timelines while mentoring DM staff and managing vendor relationships.

• Lead DM activities for assigned products, ensuring adherence to processes and quality standards.
• Oversee project timelines, cycle times, metrics, and CAPA processes.
• Mentor and train DM staff, fostering continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement DM policies, SOPs, and best practices.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure quality deliverables.
• Represent DM in cross-functional teams and project meetings.
• Oversee database locks, submissions, and study-specific training.

You are:

• Doctorate OR Master's (3+ years clinical experience) OR Bachelor's (5+ years). Degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, Business, or related field preferred
  
• 6+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech data management.
  
• 3+ years in project management & planning.
  
• Experience overseeing vendors (CROs, labs, imaging, etc.).
  Strong understanding of clinical data management processes, SOPs, and regulatory requirements (GCP, ICH guidelines).
  
• Proficiency in electronic data capture (EDC) systems and database management.
  
• Experience leading DM teams and mentoring staff.
  
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

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 maximise savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised 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, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others

Visit our careers website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits

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 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.