Hybrid Director/Senior Manager, Project Management – Clinical Research/Laboratory

at ICON plc

• Job title: Director/Senior Manager, Project Management – Clinical Research/Laboratory
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Farmingdale, United States

About the role

• Director of Project Management leading clinical research initiatives within ICON plc. Overseeing project execution, collaborating with teams, and managing resources to drive project success.

Responsibilities

• Driving the development and execution of project management strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in clinical trial operations.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive project deliverables and to remove roadblocks; manage project objectives, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Overseeing project teams, monitoring project progress, managing risks, and implementing solutions to ensure timely and successful delivery.
• Providing strategic guidance on project prioritization by the VP, risks, stakeholder communication, and alignment with broader organizational objectives.
• Establishing partnerships with external stakeholders to facilitate project success and share best practices in project management.
• Driving excellence and efficiency in the PM function by managing processes, driving process improvements and managing/mitigating risks.
• Supporting business growth through revenue management processes and business development support.
• Managing resources within the PM function and supporting talent acquisition, talent management, and performance management.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in a relevant field such as life sciences, business administration, or project management.
• Extensive experience in project management within the clinical research or healthcare sectors.
• 7 to 10 years of experience in Clinical Research/ Laboratory.
• Strong leadership skills and proven ability to manage cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment.
• Expertise in project management methodologies and tools, with a focus on delivering results.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and drive change in a complex organization.

Benefits

• 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, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised 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, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.