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Resource Planning Specialist

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, or a related field
  • Proven experience in resource planning, workforce management, or project management, preferably within the clinical research or pharmaceutical industry
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and influence stakeholders at all levels

Responsibilities

  • Collaborating closely with project managers to assess resource needs and requirements for clinical trials and other projects
  • Developing comprehensive resource allocation plans to optimize personnel utilization and ensure the successful execution of projects
  • Monitoring resource availability and utilization across projects, identifying potential constraints or risks, and implementing solutions to mitigate them
  • Providing guidance and support to project teams on resource management processes and best practices

Key facts

Other skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Social Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Detail Oriented
  • Prioritization

About the company

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ICON plc

Pharmaceuticals

Since our foundation in Dublin, Ireland in 1990, our mission has been to help our clients to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. We do this by delivering best in class information, solutions and performance, with an unyielding focus on quality at all times. We offer a full range of consulting, development and commercialisation services from a global network of offices in 53 countries. We focus our innovation on the factors that are critical to our clients – reducing time to market, reducing cost, and increasing quality – and our global team of experts has extensive experience in a broad range of therapeutic areas.

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryPharmaceuticals
Company size10001

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Job description

Resource Planning Specialist

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.


As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.


As a Resource Planning Specialist at ICON, you will oversee and optimizing the allocation and utilization of resources within our organization, ensuring efficient resource management to support project activities within the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.

What You Will Do:

You will take responsibility for site resourcing and workforce planning deliverables, applying your skills to ensure quality and efficiency.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Collaborating closely with project managers to assess resource needs and requirements for clinical trials and other projects.
  • Developing comprehensive resource allocation plans to optimize personnel utilization and ensure the successful execution of projects.
  • Monitoring resource availability and utilization across projects, identifying potential constraints or risks, and implementing solutions to mitigate them.
  • Providing guidance and support to project teams on resource management processes and best practices.
  • Contributing to the development and enhancement of resource management systems and tools.

Your Profile:

You will bring relevant site resourcing and workforce planning experience, along with the following qualifications and skills.

Required qualifications and experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in resource planning, workforce management, or project management, preferably within the clinical research or pharmaceutical industry.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

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Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.


Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.


Benefits may include:

  • Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
  • Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
  • Retirement and pension plans
  • Life assurance and disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
  • Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.


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


Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.


If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.

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