Senior Project Associate

ICON plc; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Reading is seeking a Senior Project Associate to support project planning and execution. Responsibilities include coordinating activities, collaborating with teams, and assisting junior associates. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and experience in project management, along with excellent organizational and communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Various annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Competitive retirement planning

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible optional benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience in project management and support in pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Proficiency in project management tools with attention to detail.
• Strong multitasking skills in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of project plans focusing on administrative tasks.
• Assist in coordinating project activities, including scheduling and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Senior Project Associate - Hiring

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 Senior Project Associate to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Senior Project Associate at ICON, you will be responsible for assisting in the planning and execution of projects, ensuring efficient operations and successful outcomes.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Supporting the development and execution of project plans, focusing on administrative and operational tasks.
• Assisting in the coordination of project activities, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and documenting minutes.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth project operations and communication.
• Providing guidance and support to junior associates, fostering a culture of efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Contributing to the development of project documentation and reports to present findings to stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.
• Staying abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to integrate best practices into project support strategies.
• Participating in project planning and decision-making processes, ensuring the integrity and transparency of project support activities.

Your Profile:

• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• Significant experience in project management and support, with a proven track record of assisting successful projects in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software, with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills to address project challenges effectively.

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, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised 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, subsidised 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 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.

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