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.
Are you ready for a new challenging position at an international life-changing company? Do you want to manage and coordinate new clinical trials? If you have a Master or Phd Degree with a biomedical- or life science background and at least three years of work experience (or a PhD degree in the same field), it’s now time to join ICON! We are now looking for a (Senior) Project Manager for our Early Development Services division.
The Early Development Services (EDS) division of ICON is a global leader in providing early-phase clinical research and bioanalytical services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. With a reputation built on excellence, quality and professionalism, we work with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, performing clinical research and bioanalytical projects on many of the most advanced experimental drugs and biologics in development today. Our enthusiastic and dedicated EDS employees work in a dynamic, informal organization. To extend our Project Management team we are looking for a:
(Senior) Project Manager (Early Phase Clinical Research, 32 – 40 hours)
The Project Manager is responsible for owning and achieving interim and final contractual deliverables for assigned clinical research projects, according to time, quality, scope, budget and customer satisfaction.
What will you be doing?
- You manage the execution of day-to-day results for clinical trial projects within sites in the Netherlands and external sites
- You lead and direct cross-functional teams (with e.g. Research Physician, Clinical Study Manager, Recruitment Specialist, Data manager, Biostatistician, Medical Writer)
- You understand and manage customer expectations to achieve client satisfaction and ensure adequate internal and external communication of information
- You proactively identify, resolve and escalate risks and/or issues
- You adhere to ICH/GCP guidelines, local laws and regulations, and PRA standard operating procedures
What do you bring?
As a Project Manager you are naturally strong in organizational- and communication skills. You are client-focused, result- and quality-oriented, decisive. You hold a Master or PhD degree and you have at least three years of work experience as a (project)manager within clinical research, preferably in a commercial/industry setting. Besides that:
- You are fluent in English and able to speak Dutch
- You are able to direct a team without being hierarchical superior
For Project Managers with multiple years of experience we have more complex and challenging projects, we also invite you to apply
We offer you:
- A challenging position in a growing international company
- We offer a competitive salary and an excellent working environment
- We start with a year contract with a view to extension or permanent employment, the contract is for 32, 36 or 40 hours
- ICON has its own collective labor agreement that provides good conditions for our employees like 35 holiday days per year and a good pension fund
- Every year we organize (sporting) activities aimed at, among other things, teambuilding and conviviality. Also, using the ICON cares theme, we organize social activities as well.
Apply for the position:
If you are interested in a dynamic job and career, please send us your application letter and resume in English.
Contact information:
If you require further information please contact Chenthuran Raveerathan, Staff recruiting consultant on +31 50 40 22 222.
Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.
We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.
ICON 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.
