Project Manager

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.

You will be joining one of our clients, a biotechnology company that is at the epicenter of innovative drug development. This program is for you if you are looking for an innovative environment where you can develop and grow while making a valued contribution to improving people´s lives.

You will be joining as the country Project Manager and will be responbile for the operational delivery of strategic clinical studies assigned to Switzerland, to support the client's pipeline, in accordance with ICH/GCP, SOPs, local operating guidelines and local requirements, as applicable.

What you will be doing:

• Work locally, supporting Clinical Opperations to ensure corporate/country goals for recruitment and completion of key R&D sponsor deliverables are met
• Act as the central point of contact for feasibilities in the country/ies, for both in-house and outsourced clinical studies when feasibilities are requested or deferred to country/ies by Global Teams
• Lead the planning and implementation of cross-functional project(s)
• Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables
• Define project tasks and resource requirements
• Develop full-scale cross-functional project plans
• Manage project budget
• Plan and schedule project timelines
• Track project deliverables using appropriate tools
• Travel (approximately 20-30%) domestic and/or international

You are:

• At least 5 years clinical research experience as Lead CRA or Project Manager
• Bachelor or higher University degree in life sciences, nursing or medical background preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical trial methodology and drug development process, related to monitoring clinical trials, GCP, SOP and country-specific regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated understanding of applicable medical/therapeutic area knowledge and medical terminology
• Effective oral, written and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with varied audiences in both English and German or French
• Ability to travel (approximately 20-30%)

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 maximise savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised 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, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others

Visit our careers website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits

At ICON, diversity, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative which helps us better serve our people, patients, customers, and our communities. We're proud of our diverse workforce and the work we’ve done to become a more inclusive organisation. 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 through the form below.

https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations

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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