Project Manager

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.

The role:

• Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON'S values, which centers on our commitment to People, Clients and Performance

• As a Manager, the employee is expected to recognize the importance of and create a culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs

• Travel (approximately 25%} domestic and/or international

• Primary point of contact for designated complex, cross-functional regional and/or global projects and responsible for developing successful working relationships with clients, and ensure repeat business return to ICON

• Responsible for project planning, scheduling and implementation. Define project scope, resource requirements and deliverables develop and maintain cross-functional project management plans

• Responsible for risk mitigation strategies, associated action plan and issue resolution

• Responsible for managing cross-functional project team including ensuring all necessary project trailing is provided to assigned staff

• Manage projects in accordance with the contract including

• Proactively manage any study budget including changes in scope

• Collaborate with Business Development (80) to ensure timely execution of change orders

• Managing study invoicing procedure’s

• Track Project deliverables using appropriate tools

• Effectively monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders

• Implement QC activities as necessary and monitor required quality memos

• Develop a succession plan for core team members and in the event of a change to the team, ensure an effective hand-over

• Mentoring and training relevant project personnel as appropriate

• Participate online in the interview process as necessary

• Maintain confidentiality of management information, as appropriate

• Participate in business development activities including bid offense and proposal activities

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• 3-5 years’ work experience within project management

• Have a Degree in a Life Sciences or related discipline

• Customer focused with the ability to build excellent rapport with business partners

• Excellent knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint

• Comfortable with presenting to groups

• Experience in attending Bid Defences

• Super organised and remains calm in taking care of multiple priorities and working to tight deadlines

• Passionate about developing a career within Project Management

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 through the form below.

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