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Senior Project Manager

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Lead global oncology clinical research projects from planning through delivery. Manage cross-functional teams, timelines, budgets, vendors, and CROs while ensuring quality outcomes. Define project scope, oversee documentation and reporting, mentor team members, support strategic planning, and make executive decisions with senior leadership. Requires extensive global project management experience in pharmaceutical or biotech settings, oncology expertise, and willingness to travel approximately 25%.
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Senior Project Manager

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.


As a Senior Global Project Manager at ICON, you will be responsible for leading and manage global projects, ensuring successful execution and delivery of project objectives.

What You Will Do:

You will manage day-to-day project and programme management activities and deliveries against tight timelines, supporting your team to deliver quality outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing and executing project plans, focusing on achieving project goals and objectives.
  • Leading cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation of project activities.
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to identify project requirements and define project scope.
  • Mentoring and guiding team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Driving the development of project documentation and reports to present findings to stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.
  • Staying abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to integrate best practices into project management strategies.
  • Contributing to organizational growth through effective project leadership and strategic planning.
  • Vendor and CRO oversight
  • Budget management
  • Make executive decisions with senior leadership teams

Your Profile:

You will have solid Oncology project management experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.
Required qualifications and experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field
  • Extensive experience in Global project management, with a proven track record of leading successful projects in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
  • Oncology experience
  • Strong proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, with excellent attention to detail.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop effective project strategies.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, with experience in managing and mentoring teams effectively.
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
  • Willingness to travel as required (approximately 25%)
  • Must have Pharma or CRO experience in a global setting within a Global Project Manager role

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Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.


Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.


Benefits may include:

  • Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
  • Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
  • Retirement and pension plans
  • Life assurance and disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
  • Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.


Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.


Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.


If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.

Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply

ICON plc London, England Office

12 Red Lion Square, Summit House, London, United Kingdom, WC1R 4QH

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