Description
ICON is seeking a Sr Director, Project Delivery (Cardiovascular) to lead the successful delivery of projects, ensuring they meet organisational goals and client expectations.
As a Director of Project Delivery (DPD), you will be responsible for three main functions:
- Business Development: using your expertise to improve delivery, profitability, quality, and client satisfaction
- Leadership: mentoring and setting up your team for success
- Innovation: identifying opportunities to improve the Project Management Group
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and implementing project delivery strategies and methodologies
- Leading and managing project teams
- Overseeing project performance and managing risks
- Collaborating with stakeholders to define project requirements and scope
- Ensuring adherence to project management best practices
- Staying updated on industry trends and emerging practices
- Providing strategic leadership and guidance to support project execution and business objectives
Requirements:
- Extensive cross-functional project management experience
- Typically 15+ years of relevant experience
- Demonstrated experience in leading teams through process and system development
- Experienced mentor
- Project Management experience in a CRO environment
- Undergraduate degree in health sciences or international equivalent degree
- English fluency
- Travel of up to 25% required
Preferred qualifications:
- Advanced degree (M.S., Ph.D., M.D.)
- Project Management experience within a sponsor environment
- Business related course work
ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package, including:
- Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
- Health and wellbeing programmes
- Retirement and pension plans
- Life assurance and disability coverage
- Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
- Learning and development opportunities