Senior Director, Project Management - Women's Health
About the role
This vacancy has now expired. Please click here to view live vacancies.
Senior Director, Project Management - Women's Health (Home-based)
At ICON, it's our people that set us apart.
The role
- Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which centers around our commitment to People, Clients and Performance
- As a Manager, the employee is expected to recognize the importance of and create a culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs
- Travel (approximately 30%) domestic and/or international
- Line-manage and ensure collaboration within a team of Directors and Project Managers in the planning, execution and governance of projects/portfolios
- Manage the resources to ensure that established cost, time, and quality goals are met
- Manage development, provide direction and support, and mentor PMs/PDs and/or their managers as needed
- Provide technical support and guidance (including scope definition , risk identification and mitigation, resource planning, goals and deliverables) to assigned PM staff
- Plan capacity across new/existing PM/PD resources and secure needed resources whilst optimising staff utilisation/recovery
- Keeps Global VP, PM, business sponsors, business-unit leadership and all stake-holders regularly informed of project/program progress, risks and issues through periodic reporting
- Ensure all necessary training is provided to assigned staff to improve their job performance and knowledge
- In conjunction with colleagues and senior management , responsible for setting agenda and developing training philosophy for ICON PM group, including successful execution throughout the team
- Ensure team alignment with cross-functional leadership goals and company initiatives
- Measure and report PM KPls and lead continuous improvement
- Contribute to the ICON PMO model built on strong teamwork , frequent and transparent inter and intra divisional communication , continuous process improvement, metrics management and global team harmonization
- Act as the key client contact for designated clinical projects/programs , and develop successful relationships with clients to drive increased volume of business. This includes active participation in client operations committee or executive committees as necessary.
- Demonstrate understanding of drug development including planning and delivery for a product (drug asset) through multiple phases of development.
What you need
- A Bachelor's Degree in medicine, science or equivalent experience in the Clinical Research field and you have the therapeutic experience in across a wide array of Women's Health indications.
- Minimum of 12 years Project Management experience
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- Working knowledge of project management technique and tools
- Direct work experience in a global, cross-functional project management environment
- Proven experience in people management
- Proven experience in strategic planning, risk management and change management
- Ability to work closely with business unit leadership to understand customer's needs
- Strong analytical skills and business acumen
- Executive presence with ability to confidently deliver complex presentations to senior management
- Willingness to travel up to 25% as needed
- You will be working to accelerate the delivery of new Women's Health therapies to patients
- Ongoing development as a Senior Project Director and the opportunity to progress your career, with the potential to move into other related areas to improve your skill set
- You will have creative resources to be successful in delivering results, inspiring others and becoming a trusted partner
Impactful work. Meaningful careers. Quality rewards.
At ICON, our employees are our greatest strength. That’s why we are committed to empowering you to live your best life, both inside and outside of work. Whether your ambition is lead a global team, become a deep scientific or technical expert, work in-house with our customers or gain experience in a variety of different ICON functions, we will support you in realising your full potential. See all locations Learn more about Our Culture at ICON
Day in the life
.png)
Teaser label
IndustryContent type
BlogsPublish date
07/07/2025
Summary
Precision at the Outset: The Strategic Role of Site Selection and Activation in Clinical Trials The success of any clinical trial begins well before the first patient is enrolled. Behind every sit
.png)
Teaser label
IndustryContent type
BlogsPublish date
07/04/2025
Summary
Cybersecurity in Clinical Data Management In clinical research, data is both a vital asset and a significant responsibility. As trials become increasingly digitised and decentralised, the protectio
.png)
Teaser label
IndustryContent type
BlogsPublish date
07/03/2025
Summary
Finding the Specialisation for You Clinical research is a dynamic, multidisciplinary field that brings together scientific innovation, operational rigour and patient-centric thinking. While many
Similar jobs at ICON
Salary
Location
Korea, South
Department
Clinical Trial Management
Location
South Korea
Seoul
Remote Working
Home-Based
Business Area
ICON Strategic Solutions
Job Categories
Clinical Trial Management
Job Type
Permanent
Description
Clinical Trial Manager - (Vaccines) - Home-based, South Korea As a (Clinical Trial Manager) you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by heal
Reference
2025-120537
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Sonia OhAuthor
Sonia OhSalary
Location
India, Chennai
Department
Full Service - Development & Commercialisation Solutions
Location
Chennai
Remote Working
Office Based
Business Area
ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
Job Categories
Medical Imaging
Job Type
Permanent
Description
We are currently seeking a Supervisor, Image Operations to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Supervisor, Image Operations at ICON, you will oversee the management and processing of imaging data
Reference
JR131862
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Sunidhi SinhaAuthor
Sunidhi SinhaSalary
Location
India, Bangalore
Location
Bangalore
Bengaluru
Remote Working
Home or Office
Business Area
ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
Job Categories
Drug / Device Regulatory Affairs
Job Type
Permanent
Description
At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives. Our ‘Own I
Reference
JR131320
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Ekta Chandra SrivastavaAuthor
Ekta Chandra SrivastavaSalary
Location
India, Bangalore
Department
Full Service - Regulatory
Location
Chengdu
Guangzhou
Shanghai
Tianjin
Wuhan
Bangalore
Xi'an
Dalian
Bengaluru
Remote Working
Home or Office
Business Area
ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
Job Categories
Drug / Device Regulatory Affairs
Job Type
Permanent
Description
Job Advert PostingICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharm
Reference
JR131318
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Ekta Chandra SrivastavaAuthor
Ekta Chandra SrivastavaSalary
Location
China, Beijing
Location
Beijing
Shanghai
Remote Working
Home or Office
Business Area
ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
Job Categories
Early Phase Services
Job Type
Permanent
Description
We are currently seeking a Senior Clinical Associate to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Senior Clinical Associate at ICON, you will play a critical role in overseeing and supporting the execut
Reference
JR131037
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Jessica ZhongAuthor
Jessica ZhongSalary
Location
India, Chennai
Department
Full Service - Corporate Support
Location
Chennai
Remote Working
Office Based
Business Area
ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
Job Categories
Human Resources
Talent Acquisition
Job Type
Permanent
Description
We are currently seeking a Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist to join our diverse and dynamic team at ICON Plc. As a Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in
Reference
JR131757
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Rajkapoor KamaludeenAuthor
Rajkapoor Kamaludeen