Project Manager - Risk-based Study Management

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations. With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.

The Project Manager in Risk-based Study Management role is responsible for timely and high-quality Risk-based Study Management (RBSM) strategy supporting the portfolio. This PM RBSM role is responsible for supporting the study-specific risk assessment process prior to leading the study teams through the periodic risk review process which includes ongoing assessment of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to identify issues and emerging risks in clinical trial variables (trends/outliers/poor performing sites) through the review of aggregate data. The PM RBSM demonstrates an exceptional degree of technical and clinical trial expertise while working directly with the cross-functional study team to support the quality oversight of sites, countries, and studies both within the RBSM platforms via the study-specific analytics as well as the parallel process activities.

• Facilitates the initial risk assessment activities including documenting the study-specific RBSM strategy
• Facilitates review of periodic risk review output with the Study Team and provides recommendations and guidance on actions
• Advises the study team on any updates to the monitoring strategy during the study conduct based on the output from the monthly review activities
• Oversees the risk review processes for assigned studies
• Contributes to the development of standards including tools/templates for RBSM activities (can function as a workstream owner)
• Ensures the training of RBSM Central Risk Managers (at all levels) and Study Team members on processes, platforms, tools, and templates
• Provides technical expertise to set-up and test study-level Risk Assessment Module and Central Monitoring Modules design in the designated RBSM platform
• Provides input on initiatives, processes, and standards to ensure consistent, efficient, and quality processes to meet quality, timelines, and deliverables
• Contributes to periodic portfolio level risk review with functional area representatives to identify enterprise-level trends, corrective actions, etc.
• Able to resolve conflicts, influence and communicate cross-functionally with key stakeholders and customers.

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific/relevant discipline (or equivalent degree)
• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant work experience in the Biotech or Pharmaceutical industry, or equivalent comparable background
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience working in centralized monitoring and/or risk-based study management
• Technical expertise and business experience in supporting clinical trial database development, data management, site monitoring, etc.
• Thorough understanding of the processes associated with clinical study management and data management
• Project management experience and technical capabilities
• Ability to organize tasks, time, and priorities; ability to multi-task
• Effective and appropriate verbal and written communication with internal and external stakeholders, locally and globally
• Must have experience with data visualization and data analytics tools
• Ideally, previous experience with the risk assessment process

Benefits of Working in ICON:

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.

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, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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