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Global Project Manager

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Description

As a Global Project Manager at ICON Strategic Solutions, you will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON's global expertise.

You will be responsible for leading and coordinating project activities, overseeing all aspects of project execution, from planning and resource management to stakeholder communication and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and coordinate project activities across different countries and regions
  • Oversee all aspects of project execution, from planning and resource management to stakeholder communication and risk mitigation
  • Manage non-interventional studies using primary data collection, including prospective studies enrolling patients and/or HCPs, de novo registries, discrete choice experiments, creation of new datasets with secondary data
  • Develop and manage study level budget within project budget allocation
  • Ensure compliance with ICH/GCP & ENCePP guidelines and/or applicable guidelines for studies
  • Make decisions which balance risk/benefit and mitigate risk where appropriate
  • Work with matrix partners, Study Delivery Director and/or manager to develop and manage study level budget within project budget allocation
  • Requires active partnership building for their portfolios and collaboration with therapy aligned staff in other functions

Profile:

  • Proven expertise in the proactive identification of issues which may impact clinical programmes coupled with the ability to contribute to solutions affecting cross-functional matrix teams
  • Advanced degree (e.g. MS, PhD, PharmD) or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated experience leading in matrix environment to deliver projects, develop clinical plans, and manage change
  • Ability to work independently and proactively and to take on leadership roles on cross-functional study teams
  • Excellent leadership, influencing and negotiation skills
  • Ability to lead and drive change, continuous improvement and learning, effectiveness at building networks of partners and stakeholders

Requirements:

  • A minimum of 6+ years of experience in a Clinical Trial Management position at a CRO or Pharmaceutical Organization
  • Bachelor's degree in health, life sciences, or Advanced degree (e.g. MS, PhD, PharmD)
  • Ideally, at least 10+ years of relevant experience in clinical trial management
  • Experience in managing complex or global trials is advantageous

Rewards & Benefits:

  • 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

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • Experience in managing complex or global trials
  • Experience in leading and driving cross-functional teams

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