Director, Project Management

Director, Project Management

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 Director, Project Management at ICON, you will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of projects that advance clinical research initiatives.

What You Will Do:

You will direct project and programme management activities, ensuring quality, efficiency, and alignment with business objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

May act both as an individual contributor and a people leader and may operationally lead and coach team members.

May be key client contact for designated clinical projects, drives and influences customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and repeat business.

Takes accountability for project(s) or program(s) delivery oversight on time, to budget, to the highest quality, and in compliance with ICH-GCP.

Enables team members to manage and deliver quality projects/programs on time to clients and achieve or exceed operational and financial metrics.

Works closely with relevant leaders and staff from other functions (Finance, Commercial, Quality, Business Operations, Talent Acquisition, etc.).

May contribute actively to proposal development and Bid Defense Meetings by using their knowledge and experience to develop innovative plans, operational strategies, and budget models.

Drives process improvement, risk assessment and mitigation, and execute quality.

Customizes and drives implementation of corporate initiatives outcomes across immediate team and within the function

Your Profile:

You will bring significant project and programme management experience, with a track record of building high-performing teams and delivering results.

Required qualifications and experience:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field; advanced degree preferred

Extensive experience in project management within the clinical research or healthcare sectors.

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.

Willingness to travel as required (approximately 20%)

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 about the benefits ICON offers.

Inclusion and Accessibility

If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request .

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