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Sr Project Lead - Medical Imaging

Location

Blue Bell

Reference:

JR164195

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ICON Full Service & Corporate Support

About the role

Sr Project Lead - Medical Imaging

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

The Sr Project Lead is responsible for the tactical oversight and performance of assigned Project Managers and associated studies in support of Sr. Manager, Project Management. The Operations Lead is responsible for demonstrating superior communication and project management skills when interfacing with Project Management, other departments within ICON, and externally with both Customers and Sites. The Operations Lead is also be responsible for training and mentoring new Project Managers in their assigned Project Management team and providing input to the management team on project placement for new Project Managers. This person supports the Project Managers in KOMs, IM preparation, escalation issues, customer meetings and general activities. This position may help gather and evaluate project management metrics to identify areas of concern and work with the management in Project Management to develop plans to correct these areas. The Operations Lead will monitor company policy and/or process changes and ensure that such changes are correctly adapted into the Project Management department.

Essential Responsibilities

Maintaining a positive, results-oriented work environment by building partnerships, modeling teamwork, and communicating in an open, balanced, and objective manner
Providing leadership and direction in assigned Project Management team including routine 1:1 meetings, study portfolio review risk assessments, tactical oversight of study execution and performance management support as requested by Sr. Manager, Project Management
Cross-trained portfolio management support for both Imaging and Cardiac clinical trials
Working closely with Project Managers to provide oversight in study startup, timeline management, milestone delivery execution and risk mitigation
Attending customer meetings, including but not limited to external Kick-Off Meetings and Investigator Meetings as proxy for a Project Manager
Provide backup for Sr. Manager, Project Management as needed
Acting as first line of escalation for managing customer expectations and issues with strong communication and organization skills, organizing and leading cross-functional internal support to drive escalation resolution
Developing and implementing training programs for new Project Managers
Training and on-boarding of new Project Managers per onboarding plans provided by Sr. Manager, Project Management
Participate in the interview and candidate selection process
Support monthly revenue and forecasting review for assigned Project Management team and associated studies
Supporting with metrics gathering and reviewing, as required
Identifying the need for new or more efficient processes within Project Management and driving the implementation and standardization
Working with Project Managers to establish new workflows, work instructions, and processes
Working with and acting on cross functional teams to develop and implement company processes and/or workflows
Participating in sponsor facing meetings with Business Development to present on operational capabilities, bid defenses and governance level meetings
Participate, as requested by Regulatory Affairs, in customer audits of ICON
May carry an active, reduced project load

Education and Experience

Requirements

Education: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree (preference in Life Sciences or similar) or equivalent education/work experience
Relevant Work Experience:
Minimum 5 years of Project Management / Planning / Managerial experience.
Minimum 5 years’ experience managing aspects of clinical trials required
Licenses/Certifications: PMP Certification preferred

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
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Location

Blue Bell

Reference:

JR164195

vacancyopjusttionswidget.opt-Business Area

ICON Full Service & Corporate Support

Sr Project Lead - Medical Imaging

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