Senior Project Manager

"At ICON, it's our People that set us Apart"

 
ICON plc is a global provider of drug development solutions and services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. The company specialises in the strategic development, management and analysis of programs that support clinical development - from compound selection to Phase I-IV clinical studies. With headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, ICON currently, operates from 83 locations in 38 countries and has approximately 13,000 employees. Further information is available at www.iconplc.com

Senior Project Manager – ICON Commercialization and Outcomes – Post Market Studies (Tokyo)

 
Job Profile Summary

l  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

l  To provide expert project management input into new business proposals and bid defense meetings

Job Description

l  Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON'S values which center around our commitment to People, Clients and Performance.

l  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.

l  Travel (approximately 25%) domestic and/or international as required

l  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

l  Responsible for project planning, scheduling and implementation

l  Define project scope, resource requirements and deliverables

l  Develop and maintain cross functional project management plans

l  Responsible for risk mitigation strategies, associated action plan and issue resolution

l  Responsible for managing cross-functional project team including ensuring all necessary project training is provided to assigned staff

l  Provide direction and support to project team

l  Manage projects in accordance with the contract

l  Proactively manage any study budget including changes in scope

l  Collaborate with Business Development to ensure timely completion of change orders

l  Managing study invoicing procedures

l  Track Project deliverables using appropriate tools

l  Effectively monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders

l  Implement QC activities as necessary and monitor required quality metricsDevelop a succession plan for core team members and in the event of a change to the team, ensure an effective hand-over

l  Mentoring and training relevant project personnel as appropriate

l  Participation in the interview process as necessary

l  Maintain confidentiality of management information, as appropriate

l  Participate in business development activities including bid defense and proposal activities

l  Participate in Company initiatives as requested

l  Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in clinical research or post market studies field
• Japanese language fluency and high-level English is a must
• With a University degree in a healthcare, or science related subject, or extensive equivalent work experience, candidate will have had a successful career within the CRO/Pharmaceutical industry at manager level

Benefits of Working in ICON
 
You will be working as a Leader with a great team of smart and energetic people.  ICON will offer you a very competitive management benefits package.  This does vary from country to country so a dedicated recruiter will discuss this with you at interview stage. 
 
We care about our people as they are the key to our success. We provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long term career. 
 
What’s Next
 
Following your application, if you have the necessary skills and experience for this job you will be invited to an initial telephone interview with one of our dedicated recruiters who will be able to provide you with more details of this opportunity.
 
ICON is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/D/V and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment