Project Manager - Real World Evidence & Late Phase Research
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Are you ready to be a part of a successful study delivery team? ICON's award-winning study execution capabilities have led to the approval of 18 of the world's top 20 best-selling drugs. Make your experience count for the benefit of patients worldwide.
Location: Any US location (Home or Office Based)
At ICON, it's our people that sets us apart.
As a Project Manager within our Real World Evidence/Late Phase team, you will expect to add towards a culture of project group excellence with a focus on process improvement, adding value and exceeding client needs.
You will be the point of contact for designated projects, responsible to deliver successful client relationships, lead cross-functional teams, define project scope, build resource requirements, risk migration strategies, associate action plan and issue resolution. You will lead global trials within a therapeutically aligned team across a variety of complex indications. As a Project Manager, you are involved at the forefront of innovation and drive delivery using your project leadership expertise.
Our projects range from phase II safety and efficacy trials to large scale outcomes mega-trials. You have the support of extraordinary, tenured and experienced leadership whose goal is to help you apply and expand your project management, drug development and therapeutic expertise.
The Role:
- Run a cross functional project team ensuring all necessary delivery of project training and developing a succession plan for the core team members
- Manage project study budgets and invoicing procedures according to study contract
- Report progress of projects to ICON clients and monitor and implement QC activities as necessary
- Collaborate with business development to ensure we have a dedicated commercial aptitude and work together with internal colleagues and external partners to identify new avenues for growth
Role Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in science, business, medicine or equivalent degree
- Project Management or equivalent (PMI certification) is desirable
- At least 2 years PM experience within clinical research and study operations
- Experience in working on a wide range of therapeutic indications; Late Phase experience preferred
- Comprehensive knowledge of ICH-GCP
- Strength in communication, planning, decision-making, negotiation, conflict management and time management skills
- Willingness to travel up to 25% as needed
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