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.
We are currently seeking an Associate Project Manager to join our diverse and dynamic team. As an Associate Project Manager at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the IRT system, coordination and management of clinical trials, contributing to the design, analysis, and advancement of innovative treatments and therapies.
What you will be doing
- With support, manages projects in a timely manner in adherence with SOPs and appropriate regulations and liaises with other department managers as necessary to achieve this.
- Act as the key client contact for designated projects and develop successful working relationships with others.
- Develops succession plans when needed, and in the event of a change to the project team, ensures a thorough and effective handover which is appropriately documents.
- With support, leads the development and maintenance of project management documents, including but not limited to, project timelines, project management plans, communication plans and risk analysis plans.
- With support, leads the review/approval of project related materials, including but not limited to, protocol/guidelines, informed consent forms, case report forms, site training materials, reports, newsletters.
- With support, monitors the quality specification within the project.*Liaises appropriately with internal functional leads and clients on project related matters.
- With support, leads the assessment of project specific site training and site management with Research Services and Clinical Operations departments, in an effort to ensure project efficiency and consistency.
- Supports the management of project financials using the appropriate tools, including but not limited to, understanding full scope of work and assumptions for work to be conducted, change in scope, client and vendor invoicing/reimbursement, grant payments. Collaborate with Finance to ensure appropriate revenue recognition.
- Keeps senior management informed of project status in relation to quality, timelines and staff issues. Maintains confidentiality of management information as appropriate.
Your profile
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in clinical research or project management using IRT Interactive Response Technology systems
- MUST have knowledge in IRT Interactive Response Technology systems
Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
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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 read more about the benefits ICON offers.
Inclusion and Accessibility
ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific or related field
- Advanced degree
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in clinical research or project management using IRT Interactive Response Technology systems
- Must have knowledge in IRT Interactive Response Technology systems
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment
- Legal right to work in the country where the role is based
ICON plc Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ICON plc and has not been reviewed or approved by ICON plc.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits are described as comprehensive, with medical coverage and wellness initiatives highlighted. Larger sites are also associated with added wellness supports such as onsite fitness options and access to an employee assistance program.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off and flexibility provisions are positioned as a meaningful part of the total package, including vacation/annual leave and flexible work scheduling. Flexibility is sometimes cited as helping offset long hours in certain roles.
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Retirement Support — Retirement and savings support is presented as a core component of the benefits package, including offerings such as pension arrangements in some locations and a U.S. 401(k) plan with company match. Financial planning resources are also emphasized as part of broader security benefits.
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What We Do
Since our foundation in Dublin, Ireland in 1990, our mission has been to help our clients to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. We do this by delivering best in class information, solutions and performance, with an unyielding focus on quality at all times. We offer a full range of consulting, development and commercialisation services from a global network of offices in 53 countries. We focus our innovation on the factors that are critical to our clients – reducing time to market, reducing cost, and increasing quality – and our global team of experts has extensive experience in a broad range of therapeutic areas.
