Project Manager

ICON Clinical Research; Reading; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

ICON plc is seeking a Project Manager for General Medicine in Reading to lead and coordinate project activities across a dynamic team within our General Medicine portfolio. You will ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with high quality, overseeing planning, resource management, and client communication in a fast-paced global environment.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and experience in pharmaceutical/healthcare settings, with a focus on delivering measurable results

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with significant project management experience.
• Pharma/biotech/CRO or healthcare industry experience is highly desirable.
• Experience leading projects from inception to completion within scope, time and budget.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project plans with timelines and budgets.
• Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate activities to meet objectives.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Engage stakeholders, provide updates, and ensure alignment with goals.
• Prepare and present reports and performance metrics to senior management.
• Drive governance, ensure adherence to processes and milestones.
• Manage scope, change requests, and priorities while balancing client needs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in delivery and efficiency.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Stakeholder management

Risk mitigation

Communication

Process optimization

Prioritisation

Global collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management or Life Sciences

PM/PRINCE2/PMP certification advantageous

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Project Manager - General Medicine

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.

We are currently seeking a Project Manager - General Medicine to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Project Manager at ICON, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating project activities within our General Medicine portfolio, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Your role will involve overseeing all aspects of project execution, from planning and resource management to stakeholder communication and risk mitigation, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and clients in a fast-paced global environment.

What You Will Be Doing

• 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 organisational objectives.

• Preparing and presenting project reports, status updates, and performance metrics to senior management and other stakeholders.

• Driving effective project governance and ensuring adherence to agreed processes, quality standards, and delivery milestones.

• Managing project scope, change requests, and priorities while balancing client expectations and business objectives.

• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project delivery, operational efficiency, and team performance.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business, Life Sciences, 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.

• Experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, healthcare, or life sciences industry is highly desirable.

• Experience supporting projects within General Medicine therapeutic areas would be advantageous.

• Strong leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to effectively manage project teams and prioritise 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.

• Ability to work effectively across global, cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.

Preferred Therapeutic Area Experience

Candidates with experience across one or more General Medicine indications such as Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Renal, Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases, Metabolic Disorders, Endocrinology, or Internal Medicine are encouraged to apply.

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.

Visit our careers site (https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits) 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 (https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations)

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.