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Senior Director, Project Operations - Medical Devices & Diagnostic Research

  1. Dublin, Vienna
JR115163
  1. ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
  2. Project/ Program Management

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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 It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.

That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.
If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.

Senior Director, Project Operations ( MDDR )


The Role:

*Advanced expertise in project management, including proposal development, project execution, and associated tools.


*Experience in his/her area of expertise, including client needs and expectations relating to the consulting industry and its applicable client industries.

*Experience working with Health Authorities/Agencies and other applicable governing bodies.


*Collaborative team player with the ability to evaluate challenging organizational issues and identify creative solutions.


*Detail-oriented; excellent organizational, communication (both written and verbal), teaching, and interpersonal skills.


*Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive alliances and partnerships with internal and external customers.


*Ability to apply problem-solving skills in situations of conflict or resource constraints.


*Open-minded; demonstrated self-initiative; proactive; strong negotiation and diplomatic skills.


*Required to mentor or manage less experienced staff.


*Required to develop new departmental procedures or systems, and/or monitor the progress of ongoing departmental procedures.


*Required to participate in global operational activities across multiple business units.


You will need:

  • Extensive experience within MDDR field

• Bachelor’s Degree


• Minimum of 12 years experience in a related field
 

Why join us?

• You will be working to accelerate the delivery of new therapies to patients


• Ongoing development  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

Benefits of Working in ICON:


Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.
We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.

ICON 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.
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 through the form below.

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