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Associate Project Manager

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ICON plc

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Research & Development
  • Dublin
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need clinical lab experience or account management in life sciences, project management skills, and a relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent training.
  • You will manage communication with sponsors, oversee laboratory protocols, monitor study progress and budget, attend meetings, mentor junior team members, and escalate issues as needed.

Requirements

  • Experience working in a clinical laboratory, clinical trials, or customer management/account management role in a life sciences related organization
  • Prior relevant experience successfully performing a role similar to Project Management role in a service area serving clinical trials, such as IVRS, Clinical Supplies Packaging and Distribution, Medical Imaging, Data Management, or Electronic Data Capture
  • Previous experience in providing technical services for multiple clinical trials, including Presentation at Investigator Meetings, Implementation of protocol amendments, Completion of Laboratory Configurations, Trial reconciliations, Participation in sponsor/regulatory audits, Bid Defences
  • Bachelor's degree or local equivalent in Science, Business or related Field and/ or an alternative combination of experience, education, and training

Responsibilities

  • Act as the sponsor's contact person in all matters regarding our central laboratory services, liaising with Sponsors, Physicians, CRA and CRO representatives and the ICON internal departments.
  • Review newly assigned protocols and Amendments. Coordinate and manage the completion of the Clinical Laboratory Worksheet (CLW) and communicate information as required to other departments within ICON Laboratories (and ICON Clinical CRO if appropriate).
  • Ensure that proper guidelines for communication are set at study start-up and maintained throughout a study by creating and updating the study Project Management Plan.
  • Ensure adherence to the protocol specific monitoring plan. Maintain clinical study specific study files and ensure that all appropriate documents are properly maintained. Ensure that all necessary documents are archived at study closure.
  • Provide Sponsors with study management reports as required and agreed. Provide client with support on ICOLabs and iSite systems.
  • Proactively monitor study budget through monitoring of Protocol Tracking reports and other tools provided to assist.
  • Regularly use the PM Dashboard to help monitor study progress and communicate to Sponsors in a timely manner if issues identified may require further investigation.
  • Set the timelines for and monitor the progress of shipment requests for storage samples and verify data.
  • Attend and represent ICON at Sponsor Investigator Meetings, Kick-Off Meeting, Bid Defences or Face to Face Governance meetings.
  • Serve as a leader, mentor and consultant to more junior team members in resolving issues or questions as they arise.
  • Serve as a gateway for escalation of PM issues to PM Manager and Senior/Executive Management.

FAQs

What is the location of the Associate Project Manager position?

The position is located in Dublin, Ireland, and operates in a hybrid format.

What type of organization is ICON plc?

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization that provides outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and government and public health organizations.

What is the main responsibility of an Associate Project Manager at ICON?

The main responsibility is to ensure client satisfaction by acting as the client’s contact for all matters regarding ICON Central Laboratories services, including the setup and day-to-day management of studies.

What experience is preferred for applicants for this role?

Applicants ideally have experience working in a clinical laboratory, clinical trials, or in customer/account management roles within a life sciences organization, as well as experience in project management in related service areas.

Is a specific degree required for this position?

A Bachelor's degree or local equivalent in Science, Business, or a related field is preferred, along with an alternative combination of experience, education, and training.

What supportive benefits does ICON offer to its employees?

ICON offers a comprehensive total reward package, including competitive base pay, variable pay and recognition programs, health insurance, retirement planning, life assurance, and various optional benefits tailored to employees' needs.

Are there opportunities for career development at ICON?

Yes, ICON fosters a continuous learning culture and is committed to developing employees through engaging work experiences that contribute to professional development.

Is ICON an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer, committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

What support does ICON provide for employee well-being?

ICON offers a Global Employee Assistance Programme, providing 24-hour access to a network of specialized professionals to support the well-being of employees and their families.

What should applicants do if they require accommodations during the application process?

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or disability can submit a request through the designated form provided by ICON.

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Mission & Purpose

Since our foundation in Dublin, Ireland in 1990, our mission has been to help our clients to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. We do this by delivering best in class information, solutions and performance, with an unyielding focus on quality at all times. We offer a full range of consulting, development and commercialisation services from a global network of offices in 53 countries. We focus our innovation on the factors that are critical to our clients – reducing time to market, reducing cost, and increasing quality – and our global team of experts has extensive experience in a broad range of therapeutic areas.