Project Manager 1

Clinical Research Manager

Location: New Zealand

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.

CURRENT VACANCY:

This is an exciting opportunity to join an embedded sponsor team as a Clinical Research Manager, home-based in New Zealand. The Clinical Research Manager will lead groundbreaking trials across a number of therapeutic areas (including Oncology, Infectious Dieases). You will be accountable for the end to end performance and project management for assigned protocls in New Zealand in complaince ICH-GCP and with country specific regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as main point of contact between Country Operations and Clinical Trial Lead.
• Responsible for project management of the assigned studies: pro‐actively planning, driving, delivering and tracking execution and performance of deliverables/timelines/results to meet country commitments
• Escalates as needed different challenges and issues
• Responsible for collaboration with functional outsourcing vendors, investigators, other external partners in assigned studies
• Ensure effective study risk management
• Collaborates internally with HQ functions and locally with PV, Regulatory and GMA to align on key decisions on studies

Why apply?

• You will gain experience working on complex studies in the region with one of the top pharma companies who enjoy an excellent reputation in the industry 
• This organisation is reknown for their great company culture 
• You will be joining a collaborative team with an exceptional management group who champion the promotion and support of our internal team to enable you to have access to training and career advancement opportunities
• You will experience a fast-paced and dynamic environment which promotes learning, versatility and allows you to develop skills in a practical setting from the offset

Key Requirements:

• You will be based in New Zealand and have full working rights
• Previous clinical trial management/ leadership experience within CRO or pharmaceutical industry is essential 
• You are confident working autonomously to ensure delivery of expectations
• Must have great interpersonal skills and be a good team player
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Good multitasking, time management and prioritisation skills
• Demonstrate professionalism, commitment and passion

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.