Senior Manager, Project Management - Medical Imaging Programs

KCR Placement; Center Square (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Various annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Competitive retirement planning

Global Employee Assistance Programme (

Life assurance

Country-specific optional benefits

Job summary

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation dedicated to bringing new medicines to patients faster. This Senior Manager will lead the Project Management team, directing strategic and tactical initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy, and driving operational excellence across projects in medical imaging.

Ideal candidates will have a life sciences or related degree, strong PM experience in clinical research, supervisory skills, and a proven ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, project management, business administration, or related field; advanced degree or PMP preferred.
• Extensive experience in project management within clinical research or pharmaceutical industries.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision-making.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall tactical and strategic direction for projects and lead the Project Management team.
• Mentor and manage project managers and project assistants with clear objectives and development plans.
• Ensure consistency with corporate strategy and SOPs; monitor resource planning and allocation.
• Lead strategic planning, risk assessment, and contingency activities within budget and time constraints.
• Maintain process improvements and tools to optimize project performance and profitability.
• Escalate and resolve customer or cross-functional issues at the appropriate level.
• Support staff recruitment processes and participate in interviews as needed.
• Promote a proactive, professional culture within the PM group and ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field, PMP preferred

Experience in clinical research or pharmaceutical PM

Job description

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation dedicated to bringing new medicines to patients faster. This Senior Manager will lead the Project Management team, directing strategic and tactical initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy, and driving operational excellence across projects in medical imaging.

Ideal candidates will have a life sciences or related degree, strong PM experience in clinical research, supervisory skills, and a proven ability to