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 a Project Manager - General Medicine to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Project Manager at ICON, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating project activities within our General Medicine portfolio, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Your role will involve overseeing all aspects of project execution, from planning and resource management to stakeholder communication and risk mitigation, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and clients in a fast-paced global environment.
What You Will Be Doing- 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 organisational objectives.
- Preparing and presenting project reports, status updates, and performance metrics to senior management and other stakeholders.
- Driving effective project governance and ensuring adherence to agreed processes, quality standards, and delivery milestones.
- Managing project scope, change requests, and priorities while balancing client expectations and business objectives.
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project delivery, operational efficiency, and team performance.
- Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business, Life Sciences, or a related field is preferred, with significant experience in project management and team leadership.
- Proven track record of successfully managing projects from inception to completion, with a focus on delivering results within scope, time, and budget constraints.
- Experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, healthcare, or life sciences industry is highly desirable.
- Experience supporting projects within General Medicine therapeutic areas would be advantageous.
- Strong leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to effectively manage project teams and prioritise 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.
- Ability to work effectively across global, cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.
Candidates with experience across one or more General Medicine indications such as Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Renal, Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases, Metabolic Disorders, Endocrinology, or Internal Medicine are encouraged to apply.
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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
- Significant experience in project management and team leadership
- Proven track record managing projects from inception to completion within scope, time, and budget
- Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies
- Strong leadership and organisational skills with ability to prioritise tasks
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder management
- Detail-oriented, proactive, adaptable, committed to continuous improvement
- Ability to work effectively across global, cross-functional teams in a matrix environment
- Legal right to work in the country where the role is based
- Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business, Life Sciences, or related field
- Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, healthcare, or life sciences industry
- Experience supporting projects within General Medicine therapeutic areas (Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Renal, Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases, Metabolic Disorders, Endocrinology, Internal Medicine)
- Project management certification such as PMP or PRINCE2
ICON plc Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
