Job Title: Project Manager Interactive Response Technology Group
Location: Dublin, Ireland - office based
At ICON, it's our people that set us apart.
As a global provider of drug development solutions, our work is serious business. But that doesn't mean you can't have fun while you, do it. With our vision to be the partner of choice in drug development, we hire only the best and brightest in the industry! Are you one of them?
At ICON, we have an incredible opportunity for a Project Manager to join our IRT team in Dublin, Ireland.
This is a fabulous role within our IRT team that offers an outstanding view of the life cycle of a clinical trial. You will be part of a wider project team and have great exposure to both internal and external customers.
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 ongoing project status meetings.
- Liaise with internal teams and clients to effectively manage scope changes, project budget/financials and service levels within a project.
- 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.
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 balance stressful situations and deadlines.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
- Planning and organizing skills
- Experience managing internal and client facing projects
Why join us
Other than working with an outstanding team of ambitious 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.
Ongoing development is vital to us, and as a Principal Medical Writer, you will have the opportunity to progress your career, with the potential to move into other related areas to improve your skillset. Our benefits package is competitive, our scope is international, and we sincerely care about our people and their success.
ICON is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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