Senior Project Manager

ICON; Reading; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave entitlements

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Global Employee Assistance Programme (

Life assurance

Flexible country-specific benefits

Job summary

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. A Senior Global Project Manager will lead and manage global projects, ensuring successful execution and delivery of objectives. Responsibilities include developing project plans, leading cross-functional teams, and stakeholder collaboration.

The role requires oncology project management experience, strong leadership, and the ability to manage budgets, vendor oversight, and travel (approx. 25%).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field.
• Extensive experience in Global project management within pharma/biotech.
• Oncology experience.
• Strong proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Exceptional communication with diverse audiences.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25%.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing project plans to achieve goals within timelines.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver project activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope and requirements.
• Mentor and guide team members to foster excellence.
• Develop and present project documentation and reports to stakeholders.
• Stay updated on industry trends to apply best practices.
• Contribute to organizational growth through effective project leadership.

Skills

Project management

Global projects

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Vendor oversight

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific or healthcare field

Tools

PM software

Job description

Senior Project Manager

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.

As a Senior Global Project Manager at ICON, you will be responsible for leading and manage global projects, ensuring successful execution and delivery of project objectives.

What You Will Do:

You will manage day-to-day project and programme management activities and deliveries against tight timelines, supporting your team to deliver quality outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and executing project plans, focusing on achieving project goals and objectives.


• Leading cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation of project activities.


• Collaborating with stakeholders to identify project requirements and define project scope.


• Mentoring and guiding team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.


• Driving 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 management strategies.


• Contributing to organizational growth through effective project leadership and strategic planning.


• Vendor and CRO oversight


• Budget management


• Make executive decisions with senior leadership teams

Your Profile:

You will have solid Oncology project management experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field


• Extensive experience in Global project management, with a proven track record of leading successful projects in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.


• Oncology experience


• Strong proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, with excellent attention to detail.


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop effective project strategies.


• Demonstrated leadership skills, with experience in managing and mentoring teams effectively.


• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.


• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic environment.


• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 25%)


• Must have Pharma or CRO experience in a global setting within a Global Project Manager role

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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 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