Global Study Planning Manager

ICON has an exciting new opportunity for a Global Project Manager to join a growing and successful team.  This is a home-based and permanent role. 

Key Responsibilities: Responsible for:

• Lead the development of realistic study timelines, from design through final study reportingMaintaining accuracy of clinical study timeline information in data control systems (e.g., Planisware (PPM)
• Tracking, documenting and ensuring key stakeholder involvement and timely delivery of clinical study deliverables
• Communicating information on clinical trial status, changes, and issues to stakeholders
• Increasing the efficiency of trial operations through the sharing of cross-program knowledge and identification of best practices leading to standardization across the organization
• Contributing to development of high performing study teams
• Participating in (or leading) special projects as assigned
• Adhering to all policies, clinical development processes, SOPs, and clinical project management processes
• Represent CSP group in applicable forums and lead functional specific communication

Knowledge • Drug development knowledge with understanding of other functions, including Pre-Clinical, Clinical, Development Operations, and Regulatory• Project management tools and processes (e.g., MS Project, PPM, PowerPoint, Excel) • Strong computer literacy, including word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet applications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Basic Qualifications • Doctorate degree OR• Master’s degree & 3 years of directly related experienceOR • Bachelor’s degree & 5 years of directly related experienceOR• Associate’s degree & 10 years of directly related experienceOR• High school diploma / ED & 12 years of directly related experiencePreferred Qualifications • BA/BS/BSc in the sciences or RN• 5 years’ work experience in life sciences or medically related field, including 4 years of biopharmaceutical clinical product development (clinical research or clinical operations experience obtained at a biotech, pharmaceutical or CRO company) • PMP Certification