ICON plc
Senior Project Manager
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Senior Project Manager
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 Senior Project Manager at ICON, you will be responsible for leading and managing projects, ensuring successful execution and delivery of project objectives.
What You Will Do:
- Manage day-to-day project and programme management activities, supporting your team to deliver quality outcomes.
- Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and executing project plans, focusing on achieving project goals and objectives.
- Leading cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation of project activities.
- Collaborating with stakeholders to identify project requirements and define project scope.
- Mentoring and guiding team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Driving the development of project documentation and reports to present findings to stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.
- Staying abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to integrate best practices into project management strategies.
- Contributing to organizational growth through effective project leadership and strategic planning.
Your Profile:
You will have solid project and programme management experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.
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Required qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field
- Extensive experience in project management, with a proven track record of leading successful projects in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
- Strong proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, with excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop effective project strategies.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, with experience in managing and mentoring teams effectively.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Willingness to travel as required (approximately 25%)
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
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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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ICON is an award-winning workplace that enables you to make a difference to patients’ lives by being part of a world-class clinical research organisation that helps deliver new medicines & medical devices that are benefitting patients worldwide. You are also part of a diverse company that cares about our world and is dedicated to conducting business more sustainably and supporting the communities in which we live.
If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a great environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.
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