Data Management Project Manager

Senior Project Manager – Data Management #LI-SS2

ICON Plc is a leading Clinical Research Organisation headquartered in Leopardstown, Dublin 18. Founded in Dublin in 1990 with a team of 5, ICON Plc now employs over 13,000 people in 38 countries.

The Role:

Due to new business wins, we are currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to join the Data Management team in Dublin. The successful applicant will be responsible for the management of data teams, studies and programmes of studies. This will include providing planning estimates for project scope, schedule and resource requirements ensuring programs are properly budgeted, estimated and scheduled. Working closely with other departments to ensure all data collected during trials is managed and meet regulatory guidelines.

The successful applicant will join the team in our HQ in Leopardstown, Dublin 18 and will report to a Director/ Senior Director within Data Management.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing the Data Management team, study and/ or program of studies to ensure project objectives are met within budget and to agreed timelines.
• Proactively managing a team – supporting staff skills and encouraging growth.
• Develop and foster sponsor relationships through effective project management and communication.
• Contribute to the representation of data management on specific sponsor partnerships and/ or alliances by providing regular status reports and KPI’s to senior Management.
• Manage the forecast and revenue recognition process by continuous review of monthly files to meet departmental objectives and profit and margins.
• Represent Data Management at internal and external audits and manage findings through resolution both operationally and within the quality management system.
• Provide project management to Biostatistics and Medical Writing when Clinical Operations is not a function provided by ICON.
• Lead the development, implementation and maintenance of guidelines and procedures to facilitate the efficient performance of data management activities.
• Lead and coordinate the design and implementation of departmental initiatives and training.
• Provide input into CRF design, protocol review, edit check specifications, data entry conventions, monitoring guidelines and any other study related documents as required.
• Actively participate in Business Development presentations to sponsors as required.

The successful candidate will have:

• Degree in science.
• Experience working with some of the following systems: Rave, Inform, OCRDC, UX EDC etc.
• Proven in-depth clinical research industry experience.
• Experience managing and leading teams.
• Capability to manage completing priorities in a changeable environment.
• Experience working to tight deadlines.

Benefits of Working in ICON

ICON enjoys a strong reputation for quality and is focused on staff development.  We make it our mission to attract the most diverse and creative minds into the business and we continually strive to provide opportunities for our people to excel, grow and build a great career.  We understand that our greatest asset is the skills and talents of our people and they are truly what set us apart. 

Other than working with a great team of smart and energetic people, we also offer a very competitive benefits package.  This varies 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.  

*Travel (approximately 15%) domestic and/or international