Project Manager

Posted 3 Days Ago
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Frankfurt, Hessen, DEU
In-Office
Mid level
Healthtech • Biotech • Pharmaceutical • Manufacturing
The Role
Lead and coordinate project and programme delivery within clinical research: develop/manage project plans, timelines, budgets and resources; lead cross-functional teams; monitor progress, mitigate risks, resolve issues; engage stakeholders and present status reports; develop team capability and drive continuous improvement. Fluent German and English; travel approximately 30%.
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Project Manager

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.


As a Project Manager at ICON, you will be responsible for leading and coordinate project activities, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

What You Will Do:

Your focus will be on coordinating project and programme management delivery, resolving issues, and developing team capability.
Key responsibilities include:

  • 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.
  • Preparing and presenting project reports, status updates, and performance metrics to senior management and other stakeholders.

Your Profile:

You will have solid project and programme management experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.
Required qualifications and experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in project management, business, 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.
  • 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.
  • Fluent in German and English
  • Willingness to travel as required (approximately 30%)

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.

Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply

Skills Required

  • Significant project and programme management experience and team leadership
  • Proven track record managing projects from inception to completion within scope, time, and budget
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and prioritization skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder management
  • Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies
  • PMP certification
  • PRINCE2 certification
  • Bachelor's degree in project management, business, or related field
  • Fluent in German and English
  • Willingness to travel as required (approximately 30%)
  • Legal right to work in the country where the role is based
  • Detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable mindset

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Dublin
34,685 Employees
Year Founded: 1990

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.

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