ICON is recruiting for a professional project-minded individual, who will be working as part of our busy Operations Team, based in our office in Reading, on a hybrid working basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized professional, to gain new responsibilities in a range of process driven activities, become commercially focused and be a key player within the department.

The Resource & Planning Manager key duties include:

• Recognize the importance of process improvement, with a focus on streamlining processes whilst adding value and meeting client needs.
• Travel (approximately 10%) domestic and/or international.
• To provide an accurate and thorough review of RFPs - detailing timelines, deliverables, potential needs and critical issues associated with a project.
• Developing project and/or program staffing plans that address the study requirements
• Oversee the activity of the Project Planning Analysts.
• To partner effectively with senior management, Business Development and other necessary departments, in order to facilitate proposal development, change order adjustments and timely response to client requests.
• To assist with the preparation of ClinOps staff members for Business Development and/or client related meetings, as needed.
• To communicate appropriately and effectively with clients, vendors and/or ICON colleagues.

To be considered for the Resource & Planning Manager position, you must have:

• Prior experience and knowledge of Resourcing Processes (either from a CRO or agency background).
• Excellent organizational & communication skills.
• Project Management experience a plus.
• Background Degree in Pharma is beneficial but not essential.

The benefits of a Resource & Planning Manager working at ICON are:

• Flexible working hours as well as hybrid working.
• Free parking on site.
• Plenty of career advancement & progression within the organisation.

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture - one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.

ICON, including subsidiaries, 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 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.

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