Project Leader

ICON; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Health insurance offerings

Retirement plans

Life assurance

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

ICON plc in Portland, OR is seeking a Project Leader, Clinical Research to oversee analytical method development, method validation, and sample analysis for regulatory studies. You will coordinate with preclinical and clinical teams to ensure timely delivery.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate degree in biology/analytical chemistry and a Bachelor's degree preferred, with 5–7 years of laboratory or GLP-related experience.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in relevant biological disciplines/analytical chemistry.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred.
• 5+ years in a laboratory Scientist role or 7+ years in study-related matters and GLP/quality systems.
• Good written record keeping and verbal communication.
• Ability to follow and communicate precise written/verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate analytical methods to support regulatory studies.
• Manage analytical studies to coordinate bioanalysis with in-life studies and track samples.
• Monitor project progress against milestones, budgets, and timelines.
• Coordinate with laboratory management to ensure resources meet study timelines.
• Obtain client-specific documents and maintain real-time records of deliverables.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Regulatory compliance (GLP)

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s Degree in biology/analytical chemistry

Bachelor’s Degree in biology/analytical chemistry preferred

Job description

Project Leader, Clinical Research, Full-time w/ benefits, Portland, Oregon (OR)

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.

At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives.Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.

The role:

• Project Leader will assist in development and validation of analytical methods to support regulatory studies and manage sample analysis on preclinical and clinical specimens.
• Will manage analytical studies to ensure that bioanalysis is well coordinated with the in life study, and that samples are appropriately tracked throughout the lifetime of the study and any agreed storage period.
• Monitor and evaluate the projects progress with respect to milestones, budgets and timelines.
• Work with laboratory management to ensure that appropriate resources are available to complete the study to timeline.
• Obtain all client specific documents required for the analysis.
• Maintain records of work conducted in a timely and consistent manner, sufficient to allow real-time tracking of the deliverables, including tracking of revenue and resources associated with assigned studies.

You will need:

• You will possess an Associate’s Degree in relevant biological disciplines/analytical chemistry.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in relevant biological disciplines /analytical chemistry preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience successfully performing a laboratory Scientist role or a minimum of 7 years’ experience of study related matters, GLP or other Quality systems, analytical procedures and general laboratory experience.
• Good written record keeping and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to accurately follow and communicate precise written and verbal instructions.

Benefits of Working in ICON:Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and 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 through the form below.

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.

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