Trial Delivery Leader

About the Role 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. As a Trial Delivery Leader, you will lead and manage complex projects and programs across various departments, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. What You'll Do

• Oversee site resourcing and workforce planning workstreams, ensuring deliverables meet quality and timeline expectations.
• Leading the planning, execution, and delivery of complex programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic priorities.
• Coordinating cross-functional teams, including project managers, technical leads, and other stakeholders, to ensure seamless execution of program activities.
• Developing and managing program plans, timelines, budgets, and resources, monitoring progress and addressing any issues that may impact program success.
• Communicating program status, risks, and issues to stakeholders, providing regular updates and ensuring transparency throughout the program lifecycle.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing best practices to enhance program efficiency, quality, and outcomes. What We're Looking For
• You will have solid site resourcing and workforce planning experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.
• Bachelor's degree in business, project management, engineering, or a related field. A PMP or equivalent certification is a plus.
• Extensive experience in program management, with a proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale projects.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, with experience in risk management, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 25%). Nice to Have
• PMP or equivalent certification is a plus. Compensation & Benefits
• 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 a competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits designed to support well-being and work-life balance.
• Various annual leave entitlements.
• 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 professionals for well-being support.
• Life assurance and flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.