Lead Global Clinical Project Manager (Fully Remote / Excellent Pay- Canada Only)

ICON plc has an immediate opening available for a Lead Global Clinical Project Manager and Senior Global Clinical Project Manager. In this role you will be accountable for the execution of full scope clinical trials from study startup to close out. The Lead/Senior Project Manager will be in charge of running the studies against approved plans and lead study risk planning process as well as budget and vendor oversite. Apply today!

This is a senior position as part of our delivery team and has excellent pay and a promotional promotional path to Project Director. Join ICON as Lead/Sr. Global Project Manager fully dedicated to one sponsor in our embedded model! Find out for yourself why ICON was named Americas the best large employers by Forbes Magazine for 2023.

What will you be doing?

• Lead and manage the tactical execution of one or more clinical studies from study startup through database release.

• Provide quality oversight to the Contract Research Organization (CRO) and of the CRO deliverables related to study execution.

• Lead and coordinate the execution of a clinical trial from Study start-up through Database release and inspection readiness to ensure timely delivery of quality study data. Study Managers may also input to and support compilation of sections to Clinical Study Reports

• Provide leadership to the teams in the setting of realistic recruitment targets and delivery milestones as the single point of accountability for detailed study start-up and monitoring plans and for delivery to the agreed plans.

• Core member of the Study Team and will represent the CRO on matters of study execution.

• Work with functional lines and directly with CRO line functions to resolve or triage site level issues.

• Drive decision making and work closely with the Clinical Project Manager to provide input to operational strategy

• Responsible for Study Management and oversight of all Study Management functions internally and at the CROs

• Operational Study Management for one (1) or more studies of moderate complexity generally with responsibility for all study management aspects of assigned studies

• Accountable for the development of realistic detailed study startup and monitoring plans

What we look for (minimum qualifications)

• 2-7 years’ experience as a clinical Study, Trial or Project Manager in charge of running trials.

• Minimum Bachelors’ degree

• Must have recent experience working for a Pharmaceutical company, biotech or a CRO.

• Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, monitoring, clinical and regulatory operations

Travel for this role is minimal

Benefits of working for ICON:

We are so proud of what ICON is doing and welcome the recognition, being just named to the America’s Best Large Employers in 2022 by Forbes Magazine based on:

• Employee satisfaction (Job Stability, Work Life Balance, Career advancement, Employee retention)

• Company value: (Senior Management, Culture & Values, Diversity & Inclusion)

• Compensation and Benefits

In addition, ICON has been named to the 2022 Business Company of the Year (Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity)

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.