Sr Project Manager

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

The role:

Position Summary

To be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of global cross-functional or single service projects ensuring consistency with ICON SOPs, study contracts and budgets.

• Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values, which centers around our commitment to People, Clients and Performance.

• Act as the key client contact tor designated projects and develop successful working relationships with clients to help secure repeat business.

• As a member of staff, the employee is expected to embrace and contribute to our culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.

Responsibilities:

Project Planning

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

Budget Management

• Manage projects in accordance with the contract
• Proactively manage any study budget including changes in scope
• Managing study invoicing procedure’s

Risk Management

• Track Project deliverables using appropriate tools
• Responsible for risk mitigation strategies, associated action plan and issue resolution
• Implement QC activities as necessary and monitor required quality memos

Resource Management

• Define project tasks and resource requirements.
• Assemble and coordinate project staff
• Provide direction and support to project team
• Develop a succession plan for core team members and in the event of a change to the team, ensure an effective hand-over

Communication

• Develop full-scale cross-functional project plans.
• Constantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders
• Present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions.

Other Tasks

• Travel (approximately 20-30%) domestic and/or international
• Participate in Company initiatives as requested
• Other duties as assigned

Experience, Skills, and Knowledge Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in medical device and/or IVD
• Minimum of 2 years project management experience.
• 2-5 years’ experience in medical device clinical research Industry required
• 2-5 years’ experience managing Cardiovascular device trials preferred
• Knowledge of ICH/GCP/FDA and other country specific regulations and guidelines for medical devices and/or pharmaceutical/biologic agents
• Proficient in computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint

Education experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in medicine, science or relevant discipline preferred.

Preferred:

• Masters or other advanced Degree
• PMP certification

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.