Manager, Project Management

IRE

15h

About The Position

Manager, Project Management- CMC division ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development In this role the Manager, Project Management has the opportunity to support and grow the new CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls) division within ICON’s bioanalytical laboratory site in Assen. The role provides day-to-day technical oversight, strategic vision, leadership, and mentorship to the team and broader organization.

Requirements

• Proven, in-depth experience as a Project Manager, preferably with a CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls) background.
• Master’s degree required; Postdoctoral experience preferred but not essential.
• Ideally technical experience in analytical testing.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including mentoring, supervising, or leading teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily activities of the project management team, acting as the main point of contact for clients regarding ICON’s Central Laboratories services.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical oversight to team members, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and process consistency across projects.
• Represent ICON at Investigator Meetings and other client-facing engagements.
• Implement protocol amendments and complete laboratory configurations.
• Participate in audits, bid defenses, trial reconciliations, and other key project activities.
• Direct the Project Management function, ensuring consistency in processes, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Provide vision, leadership, and mentorship to the department and organization.
• Ensure the overall direction, coordination, execution, and successful completion of all assigned programs/projects in line with company strategy, commitments, and goals.

Benefits

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees