Senior Clinical Project Manager

ICON plc • Blue Bell, SD

3d • Remote

About The Position

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation focused on bringing new medicines and treatments to patients faster. The Senior Clinical Project Manager leads full-service clinical research projects from study start-up through closeout, ensuring successful execution and delivery of project objectives. The role requires an experienced Project Lead with a strong background in oncology clinical trials; radiopharmaceutical experience is highly desired.

The position manages day-to-day project and programme activities and supports cross-functional teams in delivering quality outcomes. As the overall Project Lead, the role has end-to-end accountability for full-service studies, coordinating multiple functional areas and serving as a key point of contact throughout each project’s lifecycle. The position is remote in the US and requires travel as needed, approximately 25%.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field.
• Extensive clinical research project management experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry, including direct experience leading full-service clinical trials.
• Demonstrated experience as the overall Project Lead, coordinating multiple functional areas and delivering studies from start-up through closeout.
• Strong oncology clinical trial experience.
• Strong proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to develop effective project strategies.
• Leadership experience managing and mentoring cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to travel as required, approximately 25%.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting radiopharmaceutical or radioligand clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute project plans focused on achieving goals and objectives across full-service clinical trials.
• Provide end-to-end project leadership across study start-up, conduct, and closeout, coordinating cross-functional clinical research activities and deliverables.
• Lead cross-functional teams to implement project activities and maintain alignment with timelines, objectives, and commitments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify project requirements, define project scope, and maintain alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead complex oncology studies, applying relevant oncology and radiopharmaceutical clinical research experience to project execution.
• Mentor and guide team members, fostering excellence and continuous improvement.
• Drive the development of project documentation and reports that communicate findings clearly and actionably to stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies and integrate best practices into project management strategies.
• Contribute to organizational growth through effective project leadership and strategic planning.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-related incentives.
• 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: Senior