Project Leader - Medical Communications/Publications

ICON plc • Rocky Mount, NC

6d • Remote

About The Position

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster. As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers. As a Project Leader at ICON, you will be responsible for guiding and managing medical communications and publication projects to ensure the successful delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Proven ability to lead and manage multiple projects effectively, with a track record of successful project delivery.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with experience in managing complex projects and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable, with a commitment to achieving project goals and driving continuous improvement.
• Solid project and program management experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and mentor more junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day projects including cross-functional stakeholder alignment and client engagement responsibilities.
• Leading and managing various medical communication projects including publications, including defining project briefs, planning, and coordinating activities to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Managing client status meetings, reports and liaison as co-lead with scientific counterparts for multiple projects
• Execution of project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring that all project milestones are achieved on time.
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment on project plans, deliverables, and expectations.
• Monitoring project progress, identifying risks and issues, and implementing solutions to address challenges and keep the project on track or escalating as appropriate.
• Providing regular updates and reports on project status, performance, and changes to stakeholders and team management and sr management as appropriate.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
• Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
• Retirement and pension plans
• Life assurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level