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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 Program Manager at ICON, you will lead and manage complex projects and programs across various departments, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

What You Will Do:

• Manages medium-sized global project teams with members also from outside the direct working environment.
• Coordinates stakeholders from closely related areas or even beyond.
• Demonstrates skills in successfully leading international teams in the matrix organization and direct, influence and motivate people; contributes to a positive working climate.
• Coordinates operational and therapeutic area training for internal and external study team members.
• Accountable for successful project execution including definition of milestones. May also include clarification of project scope.
• Acts as an advisor and mentor within the team and beyond and may serve as best practice resource within own discipline or as technical expert on cross functional teams or projects.
• Leads the development of the clinical trial strategy and delivers the clinical operational plan within the budget, timelines and quality standards agreed upon by Governance Committees.
• Accountable for oversight of CROs in the execution of assigned trials
• Represents Global Development Operations (GDO) within the Global Trial Team and serves as the key GDO operational point of contact for the trial.
• Accountable for the successful preparation and presentation of operational content at respective governance bodies
• Key contributor to the development of annual trial/project objectives and communicating to relevant line management and Clinical Operations Team.
• Drives and leads the successful execution, oversight and approval of all clinical trial documents and operational plans of global clinical trials using strong project management, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ensures strong oversight, review, and delivery of trial/project CAPAs to meet corporate compliance standards and timelines.
• Accountable for partnering with CRO in audit responses and addressing quality issues.
• Provides leadership and contributes to all operational aspects of the trial budget, including forecasts to ensure delivery within the R&D financial standards.
• Performs review and provides strong operational input in the development of clinical trial protocols, ICFs and CSRs
• Filters, prioritizes, analyzes, and validates complex and dynamic information from a diverse range of external and internal sources to respond to technical operational and organizational challenges.
• Supports the development and implementation of department initiatives including input on SOPs, processes, and workstreams.
• Ensures strong inspection readiness application for all assigned clinical trials

Your Profile:

• Advanced degree desirable (MPH, MS, MA, MBA, PharmD); PM certification (CPM, PMP) desirable.
• Minimum of 7 years in clinical research in a CRO or Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology Industry environment with at least 4 years of in-depth knowledge and experience in clinical trial management.
• Experience in all aspects of clinical study planning and startup (including budget and resource planning) and in executing the complete range of clinical study activities, from startup through final study report.
• Requires professional experience in relevant disciplines and substantial project management experience.
• Requires senior knowledge and experience in own discipline and beyond which may also require good market and competitor knowledge.
• Requires professional experience in relevant disciplines and project management experience.
• Requires knowledge and experience in own discipline and beyond which may also require good market and competitor knowledge.
• Leadership competencies and influencing skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Proven team dynamic knowledge and skills and ability to foster partnerships across projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Good knowledge of drug development process, interfaces, and interdependencies of clinical development with other functions (e.g., nonclinical & pharmaceutical development, regulatory, commercial/marketing)

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 requesthere.

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