Global Clinical Project Manager Reading

Meeveem Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Health and wellbeing programmes

Retirement and pension plans

Life assurance and disability coverage

Employee assistance programmes

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

ICON is seeking a Global Clinical Project Manager to lead and deliver early phase Haematology studies within the AstraZeneca FSP program. You will oversee cross-functional teams, manage budgets, timelines, and quality, and coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure study success.

The role requires a strong track record in clinical project management, knowledge of ICH-GCP, and leadership that drives collaboration and efficiency across global study teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science related field is a must, with significant experience in project management and team leadership.
• 10 years of relevant clinical experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including 5 years’ Global clinical project management experience, or equivalent
• Early Phase Hematology experience
• Proven track record of delivering projects within scope, time and budget
• Experience across all Phases of clinical studies and lifecycle
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Knowledge of ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead, provide guidance and delegate to cross-functional study teams or oversee outsourced delivery.
• Lead communication across functions, including external partners and service providers.
• Develop study level documents from CSP to CSR in line with AZ SOPs.
• Ensure CROs and service providers perform to contracted goals and timelines.
• Develop and maintain study plans with risk management and quality controls.
• Manage study budgets and provide progress reports with risks and mitigation.
• Ensure studies are inspection-ready and act as primary point-of-contact during audits.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

ICH-GCP knowledge

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

PMP or PRINCE2

Financial forecasting

Audit readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science related field

Tools

ACCORD/ABACUS

PharmaCM

Job description

Global Clinical 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 the world’s largest provider of Functional Service Provision (FSP), ICON Strategic Solutions embeds our teams within client organisations, serving as dedicated partners to some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical and

Therapeutic Area: Haematology (Oncology & Hematology) Early Phase

By joining our AstraZeneca FSP program, you’ll collaborate with an award-winning biopharmaceutical leader, renowned for innovation, inclusion, and making a real difference in patients’ lives. As a Global Clinical Project Manager where you will be managing and driving the delivery of global Early phase Haematology studies, you’ll be fully integrated into AstraZeneca’s clinical operations team, helping to deliver innovative, global clinical studies in haematology. You’ll ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, working closely with both AstraZeneca’s internal teams and external partners.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead, provide guidance and delegate appropriately to a cross-functional study team or oversee outsourced delivery activities to ensure the clinical study progresses as planned, driving achievement of milestones according to timelines, budget and quality standards. May hold accountability and/or oversight of several studies.
• Lead and facilitate communication across all functions, including external partners and service providers. Lead and conduct investigator meetings and other study related meetings.
• Provide input into and hold accountability for the development of essential study level documents (i.e., Clinical Study Protocol (CSP) through to Clinical Study Report (CSR)) in accordance with relevant AZ SOPs.
• Ensure all external service providers (i.e., Contract Research Organizations (CROs), central laboratories, IXRS, ePRO, etc.) engaged at the study level are performing to contracted goals and timelines/budget and that adequate oversight is documented and any issues are escalated appropriately. May participate in vendor selection activities.
• Develop and maintain relevant study plans including required input into study level quality and risk management planning (e.g., risk-based quality management, proactive risk and contingency plans, etc.) ensuring that the risk response strategies and issue escalation pathways are clear to the entire study team
• Accountable for ensuring that information in all systems utilized at a study-level (e.g. ACCORD/ABACUS, PharmaCM, etc.) are current and accurate.
• Oversee study level performance against agreed upon plans, milestones and key performance indicators (KPIs, quality and operational) by using company tracking systems and project
• Responsible for study budget re-forecasting following initial budget estimate provided by the CPT and accountable for study budget management through the study lifecycle and for providing budget progress reports to the CPT including any financial risks and mitigation plans (as part of the ongoing study change control process)
• Ensure studies are inspection-ready at all times, according to ICH-GCP and AZ SOP and relevant policies/guidelines; You will be the primary Study Management point-of-contact in the event of an audit or inspection
• Provide regular feedback on individual performance to the study team members and their line managers to support their professional development; may mentor less experienced colleagues

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Science related field is a must, with significant experience in project management and team leadership.
• 10 years of relevant clinical experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including 5 years’ Global clinical project management experience, or equivalent
• Early Phase Hematology experience
• 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.
• Experience across all Phases and lifecycle of the clinical studies
• Experience managing multiple amendments during early phase studies
• 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.
• Extensive knowledge of ICH-GCP, clinical research regulatory requirements and demonstrated abilities in clinical study management processes and clinical/drug development
• Demonstrated solid project management skills and knowledge of relevant tools
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong, demonstrated abilities/skills in team leadership
• Strong abilities in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external co-workers and stakeholders, along with strong conflict management skills
• Strong strategic and critical thinking abilities
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

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

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

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.

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.