Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager - US, Blue Bell

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

Title: Senior Project Manager, Biosimilars

Location: Remote (US-Based)

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 organization: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organization 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.

Summary:

• To be responsible for the overall coordination, implementation and completion of regional/global cross­ functional projects including consistency with ICON SOPs, study contracts and budgets. 
• To provide expert project management input into new business proposals and bid defense meetings

The Role
.• Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON'S values, which centers on 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 25%} domestic and/or international
• Primary point of contact for designated complex, cross-functional regional and/or global projects and responsible for developing successful working relationships with clients, and ensure repeat business return to ICON
• Responsible for project planning, scheduling and implementation. Define project scope, resource requirements and deliverables develop and maintain cross-functional project management plans
• Responsible for risk mitigation strategies, associated action plan and issue resolution
• Responsible for managing cross-functional project team including ensuring all necessary project trailing is provided to assigned staff
• Provide direction and support to project team
• Manage projects in accordance with the contract including
• Proactively manage any study budget including changes in scope
• Collaborate with Business Development (80) to ensure timely execution of change orders
• Managing study invoicing procedure’s
• Track Project deliverables using appropriate tools
• Effectively monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders
• Implement QC activities as necessary and monitor required quality memos
• Develop a succession plan for core team members and in the event of a change to the team, ensure an effective hand-over
• Mentoring and training relevant project personnel as appropriate
• Participate online in the interview process as necessary
• Maintain confidentiality of management information, as appropriate
• Participate in business development activities including bid offense and proposal activities
• Participate in Company initiatives as requested
• Other duties as assigned

What you need

• 4 year degree or equivalent combination of education & experience
• Previous experience in a project management role in the CRO or pharmaceutical setting
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, large, global projects and manage all financial aspects of the study
• Subject matter expertise in the oncology therapeutic area
• Experience with Biosimilar drug
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Fluent in local language - both written & verbal

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.

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

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

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, colour, 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 or submit a request here

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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