At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead global projects in healthcare, ensuring successful execution and delivery.
- Company: Join ICON plc, a leader in healthcare intelligence and clinical research.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health insurance, flexible benefits, and work-life balance.
- Other info: Inclusive culture with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in clinical development while fostering innovation.
- Qualifications: Experience in oncology project management and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 52200 - 63800 £ per year.
Senior Project Manager
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.
As a Senior Global Project Manager at ICON, you will be responsible for leading and manage global projects, ensuring successful execution and delivery of project objectives.
What You Will Do
You will manage day-to-day project and programme management activities and deliveries against tight timelines, 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.
- Vendor and CRO oversight
- Budget management
- Make executive decisions with senior leadership teams
Your Profile
You will have solid Oncology project management experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.
Required qualifications and experience
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field
- Extensive experience in Global project management, with a proven track record of leading successful projects in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
- Oncology experience
- 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%)
- Must have Pharma or CRO experience in a global setting within a Global Project Manager role
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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, Life Works, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized 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, subsidized 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
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Senior Project Manager in Reading employer: ICON
At ICON plc, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values innovation and collaboration in the healthcare intelligence and clinical research sector. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through continuous learning opportunities and a commitment to diversity, ensuring that every employee can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the industry. Located in a dynamic environment, we offer unique advantages such as access to cutting-edge resources and a network of talented professionals dedicated to excellence.
