Job Description

Oncology Project Manager, Sponsor Dedicated

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development

We are currently seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Senior Project Manager at ICON, you will be responsible for leading and managing projects, ensuring successful execution and delivery of project objectives.

You will:

• Managesprojects/workstreamswithmoderatecomplexity,risk,impactandreach typically within Ph II or rollover studies in an outsourced model

• Manages medium-sized global project teams with members also from outside the direct working environment

• ​ Coordinatesstakeholdersfromcloselyrelatedareasoreven beyond.

• Demonstrates skills in successfully leading international teams in the matrix organizationanddirect,influenceandmotivatepeople;contributestoapositiveworking climate.

• Coordinatesoperationalandtherapeuticareatrainingforinternalandexternalstudy team members.

• Accountableforsuccessfulprojectexecutionincludingdefinitionofmilestones.Mayalso include clarification of project scope.

• Acts as an advisor and mentor within the team and beyond and may serve as best practiceresourcewithinowndisciplineorastechnicalexpertoncrossfunctionalteams or projects

• Leadsthedevelopmentoftheclinicaltrialstrategyanddeliverstheclinicaloperational plan within the budget, timelines and quality standards agreed upon by Governance Committees

• AccountableforoversightofCROsintheexecutionofassigned trials

You are:

• Minimum of 7 years in clinical research in a CRO or Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology Industryenvironmentwithatleast4yearsofin-depthknowledgeandexperiencein clinical trial management

• Experience in all aspects of clinical study planning and startup (including budget and resourceplanning)andinexecutingthecompleterangeofclinicalstudyactivities,from startup through final study report

• Requires professional experience in relevant disciplines and substantial project managementexperience.Requiresseniorknowledgeandexperienceinowndiscipline and beyond which may also require good market and competitor knowledge

• Requires professional experience in relevant disciplines and project management experience.Requiresknowledgeandexperienceinowndisciplineandbeyondwhich may also require good market and competitor knowledge

• Leadershipcompetenciesandinfluencing skills

• Effectiveoralandwrittencommunication skills

• Proventeamdynamicknowledgeandskillsandabilitytofosterpartnershipsacross projects and multidisciplinary teams

• Goodknowledgeofdrugdevelopmentprocess,interfaces,andinterdependenciesof clinical development with other functions (e.g., nonclinical & pharmaceutical development, regulatory, commercial/marketing)

• RepresentsGlobalDevelopmentOperations(GDO)withintheGlobalTrialTeamand serves as the key GDO operational point of contact for the trial

• Accountableforthesuccessfulpreparationandpresentationofoperationalcontent at respectivegovernance bodies

• Key contributor to the development of annual trial/project objectives and communicatingtorelevantlinemanagementandClinicalOperationsTeam

• Drivesandleadsthesuccessfulexecution,oversightandapprovalofallclinicaltrial documents and operational plans of global clinical trials using strong project management, leadership, and organizational skills

• Ensuresstrongoversight,review,anddeliveryoftrial/projectCAPAstomeetcorporate compliance standards and timelines

• AccountableforpartneringwithCROinauditresponsesandaddressingquality issues

• Provides leadership and contributes to all operational aspects of the trial budget, including forecasts to ensure delivery within the R&D financial standards

• Performsreviewandprovidesstrongoperationalinputinthedevelopmentofclinical trial protocols, ICFs and CSRs

• Filters, prioritizes, analyzes, and validates complex and dynamic information from a diverserangeofexternalandinternalsourcestorespondtotechnicaloperationaland organizational challenges

• Supportsthedevelopmentandimplementationofdepartmentinitiativesincludinginput on SOPs, processes, and workstreams

• Ensuresstronginspectionreadinessapplicationforallassignedclinical trials

• Normallyreceiveslittleornoinstructionondailyworkandonlygeneralinstructionon new assignments

• Advanceddegreedesirable(MPH,MS,MA,MBA,PharmD);PMcertification(CPM,PMP) desirable.

What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements

• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.

• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.

• Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.

• Life assurance

• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON 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 or submit a request here

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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