Project Manager
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Project Manager
South Africa, Johannesburg
At ICON, it's our people that set us apart.
As a Project Manager, you will oversee the management of studies with a focus driving forward patient recruitment strategies across our site network
You will be the point of contact in the country and globally, as the group expands. Responsible to deliver a seamless service with both our customer's internally and externally. You will be developing successful client relationships and providing an oversight of budget, planning and delivering on site processes.
The role
- Lead a number of studies, working directly with Country Manager's for clinical sites
 - Manage a clear reporting process for patient recruitment deliverables
 - Partner with clients internally, and manage the client relationship externally
 - Manage effectively patient recruitment budgets at a country level
 - Input on process improvement and contribute to Standard Operating Procedures on assigned studies
 
Why join us?
Ongoing development is vital to us, and as a Project Manager you will have the opportunity to progress your career, with the potential to move into other related areas to enhance your skill set. Our benefits package is competitive, our scope is international and we genuinely care about our people and their success.
What you need
- Preferred industry experience in clinical research, ideally in a Site Management Organisation
 - Awareness and understanding of Clinical Research protocols and demands, ideally understanding ICH-GCP
 - Strong verbal and written skills, executive presence and good business acumen
 - Bachelor's Degree in medicine, science or business/ communication, or your equivalent working experience
 - Willingness to travel up to 20% as needed
 
What's Next?
Following your application, we will contact you and one of our dedicated recruiters will be able to provide you with more details about this opportunity.
ICON is an equal opportunity employer - Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. #LI-RL1
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