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Clinical Project Manager

Role overview

Qualifications

  • A minimum of 4+ years of experience in a Clinical Trial Management position at a CRO or Pharmaceutical Organization.
  • Bachelor's degree in health, life sciences, or other relevant fields of study.
  • At least 10+ years of relevant experience in clinical trial management.
  • Fluency in English (reading, writing, speaking)

Responsibilities

  • Developing and managing detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Leading cross-functional project teams, coordinating efforts to meet project objectives, and facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
  • Monitoring project progress, identifying potential risks and issues, and implementing strategies to address challenges and keep projects on track.
  • Engaging with stakeholders to manage expectations, provide updates, and ensure alignment with project goals and organizational objectives.

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

Clinical Project Manager - EMEA Several locations - Remote - Sponsor Dedicated

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 Project Manager at ICON, you will be responsible for leading and coordinate project activities, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

What You Will Do:

Your focus will be on coordinating project and program management delivery, resolving issues, and developing team capability in a sponsor-dedicated model environment.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing and managing detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure successful project delivery.

  • Leading cross-functional project teams, coordinating efforts to meet project objectives, and facilitating effective communication and collaboration.

  • Monitoring project progress, identifying potential risks and issues, and implementing strategies to address challenges and keep projects on track.

  • Engaging with stakeholders to manage expectations, provide updates, and ensure alignment with project goals and organizational objectives.

  • Preparing and presenting project reports, status updates, and performance metrics to senior management and other stakeholders.

Your Profile:

You will have solid project and clinical project management experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.

Required qualifications and experience:

  • A minimum of 4+ years of experience in a Clinical Trial Management position at a CRO or Pharmaceutical Organization.

  • Bachelor's degree in health, life sciences, or other relevant fields of study.

  • At least 10+ years of relevant experience in clinical trial management.

  • Preferred: 2+ years of monitoring experience.

  • Experience in managing complex or global trials is advantageous.

  • Preferred: Experience in managing all trial components from start-up to database lock.

  • Strong performer / executor of operational tasks with strong skills and experience in study delivery.

  • Experience of working across multiple types of study designs.

  • Demonstrates leadership skills, promoting motivation and empowerment of others in order to accomplish individual, team and organizational objectives

  • Preferred: Experience in coaching/mentoring other CTMs, leading a team of CTMs, and participating in departmental initiatives.

  • Fluency in English (reading, writing, speaking)

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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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