Project Associate

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.

The PMO Project Associate supports the ICON Biotech (IBT) service area by contributing to the delivery of projects and initiatives to meet business needs. The Project Associate develops skills by working closely with other members of the PMO, and other internal clients as-needed for successful task execution.

Who are you? 

You are a hard worker with excellence in organization, communication, and responsiveness. You are motivated to work independently and collaborate with others.  You have flexibility and agility to respond to priority tasks and can identify priorities easily.  You enjoy leading and providing guidance to others.  You look to make improvements – not accepting the status quo, but actively identifying issues that might put a project, deliverable or process at risk. You proactively look to do more and learn more!

In this next step on your journey, you want to put your driven nature to work, in an environment in which you can sharpen your business acumen, learn the CRO industry from the inside out, and gain visibility and recognition. Additionally, you want to work for a company that both supports your professional growth and helps you find a work/life balance that lets you pursue your career and still be you.  A place where you can really make a difference. 

You aim to produce the highest quality work, while maintaining professionalism, a courteous attitude, and helpful communications with clients and fellow team members. 

Responsibilities:

• Works with colleagues in Project Delivery and other departments on delegated tasks to support delivery of projects and business initiatives
• Delivers assigned tasks to time and quality
• Identifies risks with assigned tasks and effectively executes strategies to minimize and create contingencies for those risks.

• Communicates efficiently and effectively within /outside PMO team, with staff of varying levels
• Contributes to process improvements
• Helps to drive process compliance and delivery of quality, through accurate and timely delivery of delegated activities
• Participates in the generation of quality compliance metrics
• Performs administrative tasks related to sponsor audits and inspections, as required

What do you need to have? 

• Associate degree or international equivalent in business, finance, health sciences or related field, preferred
• Undergraduate degree or its international equivalent in Finance, Business Administration, Health Sciences or a related field, strongly preferred
• Fluency in English both orally and in writing with excellent communication skills
• Experience in clinical project administration or other relevant experience, preferred
• CRO, pharmaceutical or clinical research experience, preferred
• Experience in managing multiple, varied tasks simultaneously and independently
• Good attention to detail
• Previous experience using computerized information systems and standard application software (Windows, MS Office)
• High working knowledge with Word, PowerPoint and Excel, preferred

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#LI-AR2Benefits 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.