Ops Sr Project Manager

ICON; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Ops Senior Project Manager to lead strategic business oversight and governance within clinical operations. The ideal candidate will have 10–15 years of experience in CRO/pharmaceutical industries and a degree in Life Sciences. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits focusing on well-being, and the opportunity to contribute to a vital mission in clinical development.

Benefits

Various annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Competitive retirement planning

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible optional benefits

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in pharmaceutical, CRO, or related industries.
• Proven experience in clinical operations or related functions.
• Demonstrated leadership in matrix and multicultural environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve organizational goals.
• Establish and lead activities related to Study Leadership Organization.
• Act as Leadership point of contact for internal stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership

Knowledge of business margins

Education

Degree in Life Sciences or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Ops Senior Project Manager - UK & Ireland

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.

Job title - Ops Sr Project Manager Location - Must be based in the UK or Ireland Fully sponsor dedicated

As an Ops Sr Project Manager at ICON, you will lead strategic business oversight, governance, and stakeholder management within clinical operations and development functions.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Business Oversight and Governance: Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
• Establish and lead activities related to Study Leadership Organization and be responsible for highlighting risks, issues and solutions to support business delivery.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as Leadership point of contact for internal stakeholders. Providing executive reporting and insights and supporting collaboration across SL, SSO, GCO and Development.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to align business operations.
• Manage risk across the portfolio (operational excellence and people).
• Chair relevant Governance Committees as needed.
• Support Trial execution performance tracking and related matters.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Your Profile:

• Degree in Life Sciences or related field.
• 10–15 years of experience in pharmaceutical, CRO, or related industries.
• Proven experience in clinical operations or related functions (e.g., project management, data management).
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership in matrix and multicultural environments.
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with AI tools.
• Strong understanding of business margins, pricing, and profitability.

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 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 maximise savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme (TELUS Health) offering 24‑hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you.
• Life assurance.
• Flexible country‑specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits

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, colour, 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.

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

If you are a current ICON Employee, please apply.