Sr. Director, Project Management

About ICON:

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations.

With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.

Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.

Position Summary:

Responsible for oversight of business and project operations, directing and implementing various aspects of business operations and development activities including contracting, proposals, quality and performance metrics, and project management processes.

The Role:
* Develop full service project plans for portfolio of studies and subsequently lead cross functional study teams in accordance with contractual timelines, client specifications and Good Clinical Practices (GCPs).
* Operate at the forefront in this exciting field, supporting early phase Oncology projects for our Biotech sponsors
* Effectively lead study budgets to ensure financial targets are met through regular review of indirect costs and project resources
* Inspire and develop your team through people management; co-ordinate study activities against targets, provide coaching and mentoring to Project Managers
* Demonstrate your executive presence, delivering updates on the portfolio to senior management
* Building an environment to enable employees, add towards our culture and engage with the group success

You will need:
* A minimum of a completed Bachelor's Degree

* Therapeutic experience across a wide array of complex Oncology indications.
* Minimum of 10 years Project Management experience
* Ability to lead large, global cross functional projects; strong domestic and international project management experience
* Proven track record of managing a complex portfolio of projects within Oncology

* High level of integrity and can inspire to the demands of the highest standards from a professional and ethical perspective
* Willingness to travel up to 25% as needed

Why join us?
* You will be working to accelerate the delivery of new therapies to patients
* Ongoing development as a Project Director 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: