Senior Project Manager
About the role
This vacancy has now expired. Please see similar roles below...
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our winning team rated by Forbes as America’s best mid-size employer for 2017!
ICON PLC is a Clinical Research Organization with a strong global reputation in our approach to clinical development. We apply scientific and operational excellence across all phases of clinical trial outsourcing services for our clients. We have offices in 40 countries with over 80 offices worldwide and over 12K employees globally and an annual turnover in excess of $1.2 billion.
ICON’s Electronic Clinical Outcome Assessment (eCOA) practice is a market leader in electronic observational measure development and validation. Our eCOA team combines opinion-leading scientific expertise and knowledge of marketplace and regulatory landscapes with consultancy skills and understanding of client needs.
This opportunity will be based out of the North Wales, PA or Raleigh, NC office. Home-based may be approved. The Project Manager supports their assigned department or functional team through the independent management of assigned projects and tasks. The Project Manager works closely with other members of the project team, client, clinical/scientific teams, and internal and external clients and vendors for successful project execution. The Project Manager supports the development and training of more junior staff. The Project Manager has a firm grasp on the process and deliverables of their functional team and actively contributes to process improvements.
If you are looking to join a company which will offer you a strong support network with an inspiring and motivating working environment, then this is the job for you.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate drive, passion and a strong sense of team working, along with a desire to progress within our organization. You will have at least 4 years of experience in Outcomes Research or eClinical/Clinical field or related services/industry. Successful candidates will also possess great communication skills and be comfortable managing a variety of tasks at one time. For the eCOA practice area:
Relevant training in system development lifecycle methodology, eCOA modality technology, and other disciplines relevant to eCOA system design, such as statistics, economics and validation of clinical data gathering instruments required
- Training in GCP and other regulations and official Guidance to Industry affecting conduct of clinical trials and implementation of information systems supporting clinical trials, preferred
- Assumes responsibility for planning, execution, financial and timeline management of multifunctional projects with varying complexity while adhering to SOPs and performance metric standards
- Independently selects and manages external and internal resources on assigned projects or tasks
- Independently makes pivotal project decisions and communicates the decisions to the client.
- Owns all project tracking data and is responsible for regular upkeep and accuracy of the data
- Oversees decision-making of project analysts.
- Anticipates and responds to client and/or project needs with limited or no guidance
- Anticipates key project risks. Proactively develops and executes mitigating strategies effectively as required.
- Involved with client communication, and may be primary point of contact with client.
- Efficiently delegates and communicates with project team, and ensures proper staffing and oversight on projects.
- Understands the project scope. Identifies scope creep on and develops/executes resolution plan.
- Supports the preparation of proposal documents and budget.
- Identifies and solves project issues, identifies causes and performs corrective/preventative action
- Leads project meetings and the resolution of issues, project recaps and corrective/preventative action plans
- High proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
In return, we offer a strong benefits package that includes comprehensive health and pension plans, competitive salary, holidays, and an incentive plan for strong performers. Additionally, we have cutting edge technology to ensure better outcomes.
ICON is an equal opportunity employer - Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
A better career. A better world. A better you.
Our people are our greatest strength, are the core of our culture and the driving force behind our success. Throughout all levels of the company, our people have a drive to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well. We help you build exciting and rewarding careers, deliver results to help bring life-changing medicine and devices to market and maintain ICON’s success as an industry leader. See all locations Read more
Day in the life
Teaser label
Career ProgressionContent type
BlogsPublish date
05/10/2024
Summary
Overcoming Resume Gaps In an ideal world, resumes would neatly showcase an uninterrupted career progression. However, In today's dynamic job market, it's not uncommon for professionals to encoun
Teaser label
Career ProgressionContent type
BlogsPublish date
05/10/2024
Summary
The Art of Customisation: How to Tailor Your CV for Any Role or Industry In today's competitive job market, a one-size-fits-all CV often misses the mark. To truly stand out and position yourself a
Teaser label
Career ProgressionContent type
BlogsPublish date
05/10/2024
Summary
Although many employers are returning to the office, we’re still seeing a mix of both video and in-person interviews in application processes. Early in 2020, the number of companies using video interv
Who we are
Similar jobs at ICON
Salary
Location
Brazil, Argentina
Department
Clinical Operations Roles
Location
Argentina
Brazil
Remote Working
Remote
Business Area
ICON Strategic Solutions
Job Categories
Clinical Trial Support
Job Type
Permanent
Description
As a Medical Data Reviewer you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.
Reference
2023-107335
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Tulio SanquizAuthor
Tulio SanquizSalary
Location
Argentina
Department
Clinical Monitoring
Location
Argentina
Remote Working
Remote
Business Area
ICON Strategic Solutions
Job Categories
Clinical Monitoring
Job Type
Permanent
Description
As Clinical Research Associate (CRA), you will be joining the world's largest & most comprehensive clinical research organization, powered by healthcare intelligence. A CRA is a professional who cont
Reference
2023-103904
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Tulio SanquizAuthor
Tulio SanquizSalary
Location
Ireland, United Kingdom, South Africa, Poland, Bulgaria, Spain, Romania, Czech Republic, Slovakia
Department
Biometrics Roles
Location
Bulgaria
Czech Republic
Ireland
Poland
Romania
South Africa
Spain
UK
Slovakia
Remote Working
Remote
Business Area
ICON Strategic Solutions
Job Categories
Statistics
Job Type
Permanent
Description
As a Principal Biostatistician you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.
Reference
2023-104906
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Belgium, United Kingdom, Denmark, France, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland
Department
Medical Affiars & Medical Writing Roles
Location
Belgium
Denmark
France
Germany
Netherlands
Spain
Switzerland
UK
Remote Working
Remote
Business Area
ICON Strategic Solutions
Job Categories
Medical Writing
Job Type
Permanent
Description
As a Principal Medical Writer you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence. As principal medical writer, you will be
Reference
2023-103952
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Natalia RothAuthor
Natalia RothSalary
Location
Colombia, Bogota
Department
Full Service - Development & Commercialisation Solutions
Location
Bogota
Mexico City
Remote Working
Hybrid: Office/Remote
Business Area
ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
Job Categories
Project/ Program Management
Job Type
Permanent
Description
The role: Candidate will work with the in-house client managers and freelance linguists/suppliers to fulfill translation project scopes. They contract with linguists from all over the world, monitor
Reference
JR119284
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Olivia MolinaAuthor
Olivia MolinaSalary
Location
Mexico, Mexico City
Location
Mexico City
Remote Working
Hybrid: Office/Remote
Business Area
ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
Job Categories
Site Activation
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
Reference
JR118866
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Olivia MolinaAuthor
Olivia Molina