Director, Project Management

At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives.

Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organization: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership, and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organization that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touchpoint. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.

That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.
If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.

The Role

ICON is seeking Director of Project Management RWE (Real-World Evidence Late Phase. An experienced professional with demonstrated People management and Project leadership expertise in actively driving teams to successful project delivery, leading operational study teams responsible for key strategic clients. This is an incredible opportunity to develop and elevate new business opportunities with internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Provide leadership to effectively coordinate and manage the activities of one or more large cross functional multinational studies and project teams in a manner that ensures all timelines and delivery targets are met and that costs kept under control.

• Recognize, exemplify, and adhere to ICON's values which centers around our commitment to People, Clients, and Performance.

• Create a culture of process Improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes.

• Act as the key client contact tor designated projects and develop successful working relationships with clients to help secure repeat business.

• Develop and deliver full-service project plans for clinical trials and subsequently lead cross functional study teams in accordance with contractual timelines, client specifications and Good Clinical Practices (GCP's).

• Effectively manage assigned staff to ensure high performance, continuous development and low turnover (<15%).

• Demonstrate understanding of drug development including planning and delivery for a product (drug asset) through multiple phases of development.

• Ensure all necessary training is provided to assigned staff to improve their job performance and knowledge.

• Identify risks to critical path for drug development and define ways to mitigate issues.

• Lead succession planning and development of study/program key staff.

• Provide expert project management and clinical input into new business proposals and bid defense.

• Provide coaching/mentoring to Project Managers and Clinical Trial Managers and contribute to departmental initiatives.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Travel (approximately 20%) domestic and international.

You will need

• Significant relevant experience within a CRO or Pharmaceutical environment including:

  •  Leadership experience at the Director level, running large, complex matrix teams across geographies.

• Project management- experience running complex studies.

• Technical skills in RWE/Late phase- desirable.

• Business development.

• Education: minimum of a bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred).

• Location: U.S. (Home based)/

Benefits of Working in ICON:

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

We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.

We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.

But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.

ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and 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 ide