ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations.
With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.
Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.
Associate Project Leader – Medical Communications
Location: UK
We are looking for passionate, resilient, and inspiring individuals to join our team. As the Associate Project Lead , you are responsible for day-to-day project management of multiple assigned clients including the resourcing, execution, management, financial oversight, and delivery of sold client work with Access, Commericalization and Communications business units.
The role
Chair and manage regular status meetings among internal stakeholders
Ensure financial trackers are kept up to date for ICON and client purposes (monthly and weekly)
Ensure clients are billed accurately and in a timely manner
With support, manages projects in a timely manner in adherence with SOPs and appropriate guidelines as necessary.
Leads the development and maintenance of project management documents, including but not limited to, project timelines, project management plans, communication plans and risk analysis plans.
Liaises appropriately with internal functional leads and clients on project related matters.
Keeps management informed of project status in relation to quality, timelines and staff issues.
Liaise with rest of project management group to ensure appropriate staffing throughout project lifecycle. Monitor project staff allocation in appropriate resource management system(s).
Communicates effectively with others at all levels within the organization and with clients/vendors.
Works in collaboration with internal and external colleagues to meet project objectives, timelines, and budget.
Follows and contributes to departmental and corporate policies and procedures.
Takes responsibility for project tasks and sees them through to successful completion.
Completes special projects and miscellaneous assignments as needed to meet project and/or departmental objectives.
Participation in Lunch and Learns or other internal company training sessions.
Supports development and tracking of goals, budget and other financial metrics
Supports identification and implementation of process improvement initiatives as appropriate.
Manage technical and administrative functions for multiple, simultaneous, complex projects.
Ensures project activities are consistent with project requirements and contractual scope of work.
Ability to recognize and mitigate risk, creatively problem solve, and effectively crisis manage multiple projects in a fast-paced agency environment
Able to adapt to changes in deadlines and changes in the nature of assignments.
Able to appropriately prioritize competing project demands.
Preferably makes appropriate use of available technology and tools in seeking and implementing solutions.
Capable of seeking and implementing standard and alternative solutions to problems.
Works well with other individuals and departments to solve problems.
Consistently produce high-quality work.
What you need
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or local equivalent
Prior Pharma Agency experience (preferably in Medical Communications)
Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in related field
Strong communication skills written and orally
Strong computer skills, sound knowledge of MS Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
Ability to multi-task, support various projects
Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.
At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.
ICON, including subsidiaries, 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.