Project Manager, Laboratory

Project Manager, Laboratory

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.

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?

As a Project Manager Laboratory you will, ensure client satisfaction by acting as the Client's main contact in all matters regarding ICON Central Laboratories' (ICL) services, including the setup and day-to-day management of studies.

The role

• Act  as the  sponsor's  main contact  person  in  all  matters  regarding  our  central  laboratory  services, following  up and responding to clinical study specific  inquiries  from Sponsors,  Physicians,  CRA and CRO representatives and the ICON Site Services Department.
• Review newly assigned protocols and Amendments.  Coordinate and manage the completion of the Clinical Laboratory Worksheet (CLW) and communicate information as required to other departments within ICON Laboratories (and ICON Clinical CRO if appropriate).
• Ensure that proper guidelines for communication are set at study start-up and maintained throughout a study by creating and updating the study specific Project Management Plan.  
• Leads the  development  and  maintenance  of  project  management  documents,  including  but  not limited to, project timelines, project management plans, communication plans and risk assessment plans.
• Maintain study specific study files and ensure that all appropriate documents are maintained.   Ensure that all necessary documents are archived at study closure.
• Provide Sponsors with study management reports. Attend study meetings as required, providing an overview of the current status of the study in question.
•  Provide client with support on ICON portals
• Proactively monitor study budget and Project Management Dashboard.
• Attend and represent ICON at Sponsor Investigator Meetings, Kick-Off Meeting Face to Face client meetings or Bid Defense meetings.
• Participate in department initiatives as required by management

What you need

• Prior relevant experience working  in a clinical laboratory, clinical trials, project management or  customer management/account management role in a life sciences related organization is preferable

• Bachelor's degree or local equivalent in Science,  Business or related Field or local equivalent
• An alternative combination of experience, education and training determined by management to be equivalent to the foregoing

Why join us

ICON enjoys a strong reputation for quality and is focused on staff development. We make it our mission to attract the most diverse and creative minds into the business and we continually strive to provide opportunities for our people to excel, grow and build a phenomenal career. We understand that our greatest asset is the skills and talents of our people and they are truly what set us apart. Other than working with a great team of switched on and 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. ICON is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/D/V and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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 maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized 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, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

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, colour, 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 or submit a request here

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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