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Project Manager (ICR)

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This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast paced, busy environment for a leading global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries.  Our Project Managers play a key role within ICON and are responsible for the overall coordination, implementation and completion of regional/global cross-functional projects including consistency with ICON SOPs, study contracts and budgets.
 
Purpose of the Role
 
As a Manager, you will be expected to create a culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining processes, adding value to the business and meeting client needs.  
  • The Project Manager will be the primary point of contact for designated projects, responsible for: delivering successful working relationships with clients, cross functional project planning, scheduling and implementation, defining project scope, resource requirements and deliverables, risk migration strategies, associated action plan and issue resolution. 
  • Managing the cross functional project team ensuring all necessary project training is provided and developing a succession plan for the core team members.  Also, in the event of changes to the team, ensuring an effective hand-over. 
  • Managing projects in accordance with the contract including: managing any study budget, study invoicing procedures, monitoring and reporting on progress of projects to stakeholders and implementing QC activities as necessary. 
  • Collaborating with Business Development to ensure timely completion of change orders. 
Role Requirements  
  • The successful candidate will have a University/Bachelors Degree in medicine, science or equivalent degree/experience and a qualification in Project Management or equivalent (PMI certification) would be preferable. Prior PM skills and proven experience in pharmaceutical/clinical research are essential. 
  • A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of ICH-GCP is essential along with excellent communication, planning, decision-making, negotiation, conflict management and time management skills. 
  • Due to the nature of this position it may be required for the employee to travel both domestically and internationally (approx. 25%).  Must be fluent in written and spoken English, additional language skills desirable. 
Benefits of Working in ICON    
 
Other than working with a great team of smart and energetic people, we also offer a very competitive benefits package.  This varies from country to country so a dedicated recruiter will discuss this with you at interview stage.
 
We care about our people as they are the key to our success. We provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long term career.   
 
What’s Next?
 
Following your application you will be contacted by one of our dedicated recruiters and if successful we will be able to provide you with more details about this opportunity.
 
ICON  is an equal opportunity employer -  M/F/D/V and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
 
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