Senior Manager, PRM

The Senior Manager, Project Resource Management will  manage the proposal of and/or directly propose staff and provide CVs for potential projects, coordinating with functional counterparts and focusing on the skill sets required by the Sponsor and availability during the time frame of the study.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Provide managerial oversight of the content of the resource management database.  Directly contribute to the maintenance and improvement of the accuracy of information stored in the resourcing database for the assigned staff pools.  
• Accurately forecast future resource needs/resource availabilities, required skills, headcount to sell, and recovery and utilisation rates.  
• Deliver data and information to Executive Management to influence operational and business strategies.  Provide regular and ad hoc reports and analysis of data to inform decision-making. 
• Resolve or recommend solutions to leadership for complex resourcing issues using knowledge of business implications of available solutions.  Escalate resourcing issues and recommendations for resolution to executive management. 

• Minimum 6 years clinical research experience or comparable relevant experience. Minimum 1 year in the role of PRM Manager or similar staffing role, in depth practical expertise in multiple resourcing functions, with good understanding of procedures, applications and concepts across all clinical functions.
• Ability to prioritize and follow up multiple tasks to successful resolution

• Ability to liaise successfully with senior management, clinical project teams, other ICON departments (e.g. Finance, BD and HR) and clients if required

•  Excellent computer skills including knowledge of Excel and Database systems

• Ability to identify, understand and to solve complex staffing problems.

• Experience with staffing best practices

• Ability to use insight in internal and external business issues to improve deliverables or services

• Understands key business drivers and uses this understanding to influence business and operational strategy.

• In-depth understanding of financial costing, utilization and recovery.

• Ability to explain complex information to others

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills