Project Manager - Interactive Technologies Group

Project Manager, Interactive Technologies Group (ITG)

Location: Dublin, Ireland or Marlow, UK

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.  The opportunity will include all Project Management activities including management of the client's system requirement, Scope/Budget control and System Maintenance. The Project Manager will interact and build relationships with both internal and external clients. Study implementations and support functions are cross-functional and require problem solving across people and technology.

Overview of the Role

• Develop, support and manage projects and project plans for implementation and through the life of the IRT project
• Develop and maintain project issues list and drive the issues to resolution.
• Maintain and present project metrics to Portfolio Manager and Sr. management.
• Maintain budget for all projects assigned.
• Schedule and facilitate meetings with clients to develop system requirements and maintain on-going project status meetings.
• Liaise with internal teams and clients to effectively manage scope changes, project budget/financials and service levels within a project.
• Adhere to all company and departmental procedures at all times.

• Be actively involved in process improvement activities within Project Management team.
• Manage project risks and manage risk mitigation activities independently while maintaining compliance with company and departmental procedures.
• Prepare and participate in bid defence meetings for new and existing clients.
• Travel (approximately 10%) domestic and/or international.
• Prepare and present at client and/or investigator meetings where required by the project.
• Provide other general duties as required to support the company.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business, technology, information technology or related discipline or local equivalent or equivalent work experience
• An alternative combination of experience, education and training determined by management to be equivalent to the foregoing
• Prior relevant experience in clinical research OR lxRS services
• Prior relevant experience in Project Management
• Understanding of the use of Interactive Response Technologies (IRT) in Clinical Trials is desirable
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to produce high quality deliverables
• Understanding of system development life cycle process
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and deadlines.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
• Planning and organizing skills
• Experience managing internal and client facing projects

Benefits of Working in ICON:

ICON provides Project Managers with the innovative resources to be successful in delivering results, inspiring others and becoming a trusted partner. We offer an exceptional benefits package that includes a comprehensive health plan, retirement plans, highly competitive pay, corporate bonus plan, time away from work, and many other incentives amongst an opportunity to grow your career within our organization.

What’s Next?

Following your application, one of our dedicated recruiters will contact you and if successful, we 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

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