Director, Project Delivery

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.

What will you be doing?

As a Mandarin- Speaking Director of Project Delivery (DPD) within our Biotech Division, you’re no stranger to lengthy to-do lists, but we’ve broken the DPD role down to three main functions.

Business Development

You use your expertise to improve delivery, profitability, quality, and client satisfaction. You do this by taking a hands-on approach with your team and scope. You do what it takes to gain business, retain business, and mitigate risks.

Leadership

You don’t just manage, you mentor. You raise up the next generation of talent within ICON. You set your team up for success. You relay strategies to your team that will maintain profitability and client satisfaction.

Innovation

You identify opportunities to improve the Project Management Group. You collaborate with your peers and leaders to define, develop, and implement improvements both locally and globally.

What do you need to have?

• Extensive cross-functional project management experience, including full-scope project deliverables, financial management, regulatory compliance (ICH-GCP), project scheduling, and resource management, required

  • Typically, 15+ years of relevant experience, required

  • Demonstrated experience in leading teams through process and system development, review, and implementation

  • Experienced mentor

  • Project Management experience in a CRO environment, required

  • Project Management experience within a sponsor environment, preferred

• Undergraduate degree in health sciences from an accredited institution or international equivalent degree, required.

  • An advanced degree (M.S., Ph.D., M.D.), preferred

  • Business related course work (management, marketing, accounting, budgets, personnel management, negotiation skills, etc.), preferred.

• English fluency (ability to read, write, speak), required

• Candidates MUST be fluent in Mandarin, Chinese.

• Travel of up to 25% is required for this position. Exact amounts of travel will vary, pending client needs.

• To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

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.

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