Clinical Cost Analyst

ICON Strategic Solutions; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ICON Strategic Solutions is seeking a Project Manager to coordinate project and programme management delivery, resolve issues, and build team capability. You will lead cross-functional teams and manage timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, a proven track record of successful project delivery, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in project management, business, or related field; significant experience in project management and team leadership.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to manage expectations.
• PM methodologies and tools; PMP or PRINCE2 advantageous.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable with focus on continuous improvement.
• Willingness to travel approximately 30%.

Responsibilities

• Developing and managing detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Leading cross-functional project teams, coordinating efforts to meet objectives and enabling collaboration.
• Monitoring progress, identifying risks, and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Engaging with stakeholders to provide updates and ensure alignment with goals.
• Preparing and presenting project reports, status updates, and performance metrics to senior management.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

PM tools

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in project management or related field

Tools

PMP certification

PRINCE2 certification

Job description

At ICON Strategic Solutions, you will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON’s global expertise. As the world’s largest FSP organisation, with over 90 sponsor partnerships, we offer stability, career development and a collaborative environment where your work contributes to the development of treatments that benefit patients worldwide. 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.
• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 30%)

What ICON Can Offer You

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our Benefits Examples Include

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here