ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations.

With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.

Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.

Position Overview

The Project Manager/Senior Project Manager (PM) in Decentralized Clinical Trials, is responsible for owning and achieving interim and final contractual deliverables for assigned projects/programs, according to time, quality/scope, and cost constraints. The PM must have a detailed understanding of all functional service areas and be able to autonomously lead multifaceted functional teams effectively. The candidate is expected to bring to the position a strong understanding of the ’Decentralized Clinical Trials’ space to plan and conduct clinical research under GEP/GPP and GCP guidelines.

Who Are You?

A flexible and dynamic problem-solver, who unders how Decentralized Clinical Trials differ from traditional studies and advocates for change and innovation in clinical research. You are a natural leader with a passion for reducing patient burden and making clinical research as a healthcare option for all. You are organized, but adaptable to unexpected changes. You can easily envision the bigger picture, without losing sight of the day-to-day tasks. You provide excellent leadership not only to your project teams, but also to clients. You are enthusiastic, motivating your teams, proactively identifying, resolving and mitigating risks and collaborating easily with your clients. Most of all, you want to do this work in a place where you’re more than an employee number - a place where you can influence, innovate, and be afforded opportunities for growth.

What will you be doing?

You will oversee a single project or a portfolio of projects. As a Project Manager/Senior Project Manager in Decentralized Clinical Trials, you will be the primary liaison with your clients, ensuring questions are answered and issues are resolved. You work together with other project leaders and vendors to keep your projects running at optimal quality - on time and on budget - managing all project deliverables, with financial acumen and a risk mitigation mindset.

Job Responsibilities :

• Act as primary liaison with clients
• Lead and direct cross-functional team leaders and third parties/vendors
• Manage project contractual deliverables, including progress via metrics and adherence to contractual agreement time, quality/scope, and cost deliverables.
• Proactively identifies, mitigates and manages risks and/or issues.
• Manages project resources and utilization.
• Contributes to development, maintenance and approval of operational study plans. Guides and supports team leads in prioritizing, problem-solving and contingency planning.
• Participation and attendance in bid defense process.
• Maintain detailed understanding of each functional service area and lead multifaceted functional teams effectively
• Develop in depth analysis and projections of project timelines and financials for senior and customer management
• Stay abreast of industry changes, including regulatory guidance pertaining to DCTs and new technology/vendor offerings to support DCTs.

What do you need to have?

Level 1 (Project Manager):

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in clinical research, including a management role as a team lead or project manager, required
  • Decentralized clinical trial (full & hybrid) experience, required
• Undergraduate degree or its international equivalent from an accredited institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key responsibilities of this job, required
  • Undergraduate degree in clinical, science, or health-related field, preferred
• English fluency
• Travel of up to 15% may be required for this position. Exact amounts of travel will vary, pending client needs.
• To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

Level 2 (Senior Project Manager):

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in clinical research, including a minimum of 2 years full-service project management experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key responsibilities of the job, required
  • Decentralized clinical trial (full & hybrid) experience, required
• Undergraduate degree or its international equivalent from an accredited institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key responsibilities of this job, required
  • Undergraduate degree in clinical, science, or health-related field, preferred
• English fluency
• Travel of up to 15% may be required for this position. Exact amounts of travel will vary, pending client needs.
• To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

LOCATION: Europe. This position may be home-based or office-based, depending on location.

Benefits of Working in ICON:

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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