Manager, Project Management - Market Access

Manager, Project Management

At ICON, it's our people that set us apart.

As a global provider of drug development solutions, our work is serious business. But that doesn't mean you can't have fun while you do it. With our vision to be the partner of choice in drug development, we hire only the best and brightest in the industry. Are you one of them?

We are looking for passionate, resilient, and inspiring individuals to join our team. As the Manager, Project Management you are responsible for the overall direction and management of projects through designated project managers, ensuring consistency with corporate strategy, consistency of process across projects and internal and external customer satisfaction with the projects.

The roleDirects and provides day-to-day technical oversight to the Project Management function.Provides vision, leadership and mentorship to the department and organization.Accountable for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of all regionally assigned programs/projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals.Manage projects in accordance with the contract, agreed scope of work and in adherence with ICON SOPs, ICH GCP and appropriate regulations, while liaising with other department managers as necessary to achieve this.Manage a portfolio consisting of high complexity/high-profile, global, full-service, multi-center projects and the overall process of planning, scheduling and controlling the project from initiation to project closeout to ensure timely completion of the project in a manner that is consistent with the Project/Program Management role. This includes key elements of the following :Project/Program ManagementProject AccountingStakeholder ManagementBusiness Development/Commerc ial AwarenessCommunicationTeamworkLeadershipClient ManagementQualityDocument ManagementLead or participate in initiatives related to the development or implementation of cross functional and departmental continuous improvement initiatives as it relates to standards, training and quality and maintain integrated processes within Project Management.Effectively apply IDS PM methodology, enforce project standards as it relates to functional service area and implement strategies to minimize cost and duration of projects by utilizing effective project management techniques.Provide independent monitoring and reporting of progress to plan, cross-functional process optimization methods, effective communication of project information and problem-solving facilitation to resolve project issuesBuild and maintain the performance and effectiveness of project management and the project teams, including regular checks on team health and identification and resolution (including escalation to the appropriate level) of team performance issuesFacilitate strategic planning and risk assessment, by managing the development and delivery of appropriate contingency activities in the context of the budget, time, resources and value targets and in accordance with SOPsEstablish and maintain a "sense of urgency" within areas of responsibility to assure rapid, in-depth evaluation and, where appropriate, development of internal and external opportunities while not sacrificing scientific excellence, quality/compliance or agreed upon timelines .Maintain confidentiality of management information as appropriate.

What you needA minimum of a Bachelor's degree or local equivalent5-10 years' experience in Market Access /pricing/reimbursementDemonstrated success working cross functionally with critical deliverables and tight timelinesProven leader/Project Management experienceStrong written and oral presentation skills; communicates effectively with others at all levels within the organization and with clients/vendors.Ability to multi-task, support various projects