Data Management Project Leader

ICON Strategic Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare intelligence company in the UK is looking for a Data Management Project Leader to manage clinical data science projects. You will be responsible for overseeing project execution, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring data delivery milestones are met. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience, strong leadership skills, and an expertise in data science methodologies. Attractive benefits and a competitive salary are offered.

Benefits

Annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Retirement planning

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Flexible optional benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in program management within clinical data science.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Ability to convey complex data insights clearly.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end execution of clinical data science programs.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure project alignment.
• Oversee clients and project delivery metrics.

Skills

Data science methodologies

Statistical analysis

Project management

Leadership

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in data science or related field

Advanced degree or relevant certifications

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Data Management Project Leader

ICON plc is a world‑leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Managing the end‑to‑end execution of clinical data science programs, including planning, resource allocation, and delivery of data science projects.
• Coordinating with data scientists, statisticians, clinical researchers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on project objectives, data requirements, and analytical approaches.
• Overseeing a number of clients or program work in a client partnership.
• Supporting clinical data science strategic plans at client level.
• Reviewing project proposals and attending bid defenses as a representative of the function when required.
• Performing financial review of projects under their span.
• Guiding the project team with respect to out‑of‑scope tasks.
• Managing forecasting within the financial tool utilized.
• Reviewing financial documentation and assessing preparedness related to all clinical data science activities from planning through data delivery/close‑out.
• Approving Worked Units, Forecasted Units and project invoices monthly.
• Understanding protocol content in the context of clinical data management/clinical data science delivery.
• Providing consultation for clinical data science best practices (processes, systems, regulations, etc.).
• Overseeing project status and escalating potential problems effectively and in a timely manner to ensure functional management and those responsible for project management are informed of critical issues that might affect project target dates, scope, or budget.
• Working independently and, as needed, managing escalations with clients and/or external customers and departments.
• Serving as a point of escalation internally and externally.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, statistics, clinical research, or a related field. Advanced degree and/or relevant certifications are preferred. Extensive experience in program management within the clinical data science or related domain.
• Strong background in data science methodologies, statistical analysis, and clinical research, with a track record of successfully managing complex data‑driven projects.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Typical years of experience: 10+ years. An equivalent combination of education, training and relevant experience may be considered in place of the stated education and experience.
• Established mentor and/or subject‑matter expert.
• Accountable for all CDS project delivery milestones and internal reporting and progress reports for assigned projects.
• Primary accountability for delivery oversight for CDS standalone projects.
• Proficiency in project management tools and techniques, with experience in risk management, budgeting, and resource planning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex data insights clearly and build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

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 a competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits designed to be competitive within each country and focused on well‑being and work‑life balance opportunities for you and your family.

• 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 your 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.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

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.

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.