ICON plc

Project Manager

ICON plc$110K — $138K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-3 years' experience in Laboratory or Clinical Research environments.
  • Bachelor's degree in project management, business, or related field preferred, with project management and team leadership experience.
  • Certification in Lean Six Sigma or similar methodologies.
  • Proven track record managing projects from start to finish, delivering results on time and within budget.
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills to manage teams and prioritize tasks.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships and manage stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, PMP or PRINCE2 certification a plus.
  • Detail-oriented, proactive, adaptable, focused on achieving project goals.

Responsibilities

  • Cultivate a culture of process improvement and efficiency.
  • Conduct workshops with Subject Matter Experts to optimize processes.
  • Support metrics definition and contribute to data-driven decision-making.
  • Develop and manage detailed project plans for successful delivery.
  • Lead cross-functional project teams to meet objectives and communicate effectively.
  • Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Engage stakeholders to manage expectations and align project goals.
  • Handle additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

Benefits

  • Various annual leave entitlements.
  • A range of health insurance options for employees and families.
  • Competitive retirement planning programs.
  • Access to a Global Employee Assistance Programme for well-being support.
  • Life assurance coverage.
  • Flexible optional benefits including childcare vouchers and gym memberships.
Full Job Description
Project Manager

As a Project Manager at ICON...

You Will Be Doing
  • Cultivate Process Improvement Culture: Recognize the importance of and actively promote a culture of process improvement, ensuring that processes are streamlined to maximize efficiency, add value to our business, and meet client needs.
  • Process Optimization: Conduct workshops with Subject Matter Experts to map current processes, identify issues, and design streamlined processes, improving efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Metrics and Reporting: Offer support and guidance to the business on metrics definition and evaluation, as well as reporting tools. Contribute to data-driven decision-making processes.
  • Developing and managing detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Leading cross-functional project teams, coordinating efforts to meet project objectives, and facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
  • Monitoring project progress, identifying potential risks and issues, and implementing strategies to address challenges and keep projects on track.
  • Engaging with stakeholders to manage expectations, provide updates, and ensure alignment with project goals and organizational objectives.
  • Ad Hoc Responsibilities: Be ready to tackle any other duties as assigned by Senior Management, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to the overall success of the organization.


Your Profile
  • 2-3 years' experience in a Laboratory or Clinical Research based environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in project management, business, or a related field is preferred, with significant experience in project management and team leadership.
  • Certification in Lean Six Sigma or related process improvement methodologies.
  • Proven track record of successfully managing projects from inception to completion, with a focus on delivering results within scope, time, and budget constraints.
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to effectively manage project teams and prioritize tasks.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and manage stakeholder expectations.
  • Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, with certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2 being advantageous.
  • Detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable, with a commitment to achieving project goals and driving continuous improvement.

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What ICON can offer you: Our success depends on the quality of our people. That's why we've made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:
  • 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, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized 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, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.


Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless - there's every chance you're exactly what we're looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

Salary range: $110,520.00-$138,150.00

Bonus, Com, Stock, Benefits & Disclaimer verbiage: Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, education/training, and skill level. You may be eligible for a bonus, stock compensation and commissions in some cases depending on your role and performance.

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About ICON plc

ICON plc is a global provider of drug development and commercialisation services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. The company specialises in the strategic development, management and analysis of programs that support clinical development. ICON has approximately 15700 employees in 40 countries. The company was founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1990 and is headquartered in Leopardstown, Dublin. ICON has been publicly traded on the NASDAQ since 1998.
Learn more about ICON plc
Size
39,300 employees
Market Cap
$16.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$332.3 million
Founded
2017
5 Year Trend
+26.9%
Revenue
$2.7 billion
NASDAQ

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