Sr Project Lead - Medical Imaging
ICON plc
Summary
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 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.
Job description
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
- Minimum 5 years of Project Management / Planning / Managerial experience
- Minimum 5 years' experience managing aspects of clinical trials required
- Licenses/Certifications: PMP Certification preferred
Requirements
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree (preference in Life Sciences or similar) or equivalent education/work experience
- Minimum 5 years of Project Management / Planning / Managerial experience
- Minimum 5 years' experience managing aspects of clinical trials required
- PMP Certification preferred
- Strong communication and organization skills
- Leadership and mentoring skills
- Legal right to work in the country where the role is based
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Retirement & Pension Plans
- Life Assurance & Disability
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Wellbeing Resources
- Learning & Development
- Performance Incentives
Company overview
ICON plc is a global leader in clinical research and healthcare intelligence, founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1990. As one of the world's largest contract research organizations (CROs), ICON provides comprehensive outsourced development services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies worldwide. The company operates in 55 countries with approximately 41,900 employees, offering end-to-end solutions that span the entire product development lifecycle. ICON's service portfolio includes clinical research services, adaptive trials, biosimilars, commercialization and outcomes consulting, medical imaging, laboratory services, and strategic support for traditional and digital health technologies. The company specializes in therapeutic areas such as oncology, cardiovascular diseases, central nervous system disorders, rare diseases, and women's health. With its 2021 acquisition of PRA Health Sciences, ICON significantly expanded its capabilities and market position, becoming a dominant force in the global CRO industry. The company is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the ticker ICLR and reported $8.28 billion in revenue for 2024.