Project Manager, FSA

Project Manager FSA (Feasibility, Start Up & Activation) - Homebased - Brazil

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.

At ICON, we have an incredible opportunity for a Project Manager, FSA ( Feasibility, Start Up & Activation) to join the team.

What will you do

• Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values , and contribute to the “Own It” culture at ICON
• Accountable for driving and accelerating the activation or maintenance activities of global investigative sites in line with, or ahead of, the study's contractual timelines, within budgeted resources, with quality output, and exceeding sponsor expectations. Accountable for the overall coordination, implementation and completion of site activation activities for assigned projects of work in line with ICON/sponsor SOPs as appropriate, including regulatory/ethics, site contracts, essential documents, and site activations. Interacts with internal teams and stakeholders, as well as sponsor teams and stakeholders as needed.
• Lead studies with highest quality standards to exceed customer expectations.
• Review study and partnership budgets for proposals and sales as needed.
• Drive assigned studies to meet KPIs and delight customers and sites
• Act as customer point of contact for assigned studies; resolve study issues and drive exceptional customer delivery
• Represent FSA at audits and inspections
• Participate in Business Development opportunities to support the growth of the assigned portfolio, function, and/or region/country(ies)
• Travel (approximately 10% depending on country structure and direct report levels) domestic and/or international
• Responsible for performing activities that are in compliance with applicable corporate and departmental policies, standard operating procedures and operating guidelines and performing other duties as assigned by the management

What you need

• Bachelors’ degree or local equivalent in science, health or equivalent.

• Experience in oversight of study deliverables, ideally with proven experience in the oversight  of site activation project phase and/or staff in a global/multi-regional environment & familiar with GCP requirements

• In-depth experience within clinical research with experience in the Clinical studies regulatory environment and a leadership role.

• Significant leadership and well developed managerial skills demonstrating the following key Competencies:

• Critical thinker and solution focused

• Proactive & Delivery focused

• Client focused

• Excellent planning and organizational ability

• Proven decision making capabilities, analytical and data focused

• Team focused & collaborative

• Excellent negotiation & relationship building skills

• Excellent conflict management skills

• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated coaching and mentoring skills

• Ability to successfully manage, positively interact and liaise successfully with all levels of staff at ICON, vendors, and clients.

• Due to the nature of this position it may be required for the employee to travel, including air travel.  Therefore, dependent on the employees’ location, the employee may be required to possess a valid Drivers’ license

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 maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized 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, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON 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 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.

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