Icon plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisationFrom 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 successIcon people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.
Responsibilities
Responsible for clinical operations activities and staff within the unit(s)Mentors and leads the clinical operations management team, maintains appropriate resources to achieve maximum staff billability and adheres to quality management practicesProvides leadership in the implementation of pra’s quality initiatives and business processes, achievement of management goals within the framework of the company mission, policy and philosophyImplements strategic direction to the clinical operations department.
Sets overall direction, strategy and performance standards for multiple job disciplines to assure that project profitability targets are achieved
O schedules and reviews project tasks to ensure high quality product is delivered on time and within the budget
O ensures services provided to clients are compliant with pra’s policies, procedures, sops, ich-gcps, client contractual expectations and country specific regulatory requirements
O manages operational budget for the unit(s)
Mentors and develops employees to expand employee performance levels and assure retention of high performing pra employees ensures appropriate employee resources are available to meet corporate/ client/ project objectives while achieving optimal billability of clinical operations staff
O accurately projects resource needs to ensure timely hiring of clinical operations staff
O adjust resource allocation for project work as appropriate to ensure corporate billability targets are maintained while assuring client/ project objectives are achieved
Establishes processes and participates in pra’s quality process management continuous improvements by assuring that project quality metrics align with company, client and clinical operations objectives
Provides input to central proposals for project bids to ensure all projects can and will be managed within contractually agreed upon
Schedules and budgets
O provides guidance/ insight on aspects of clinical operations, as well as contingency planning, to accommodate
Project or therapeutic-specific nuances while identifying potential impacts of the same to budget o participates in client presentations and/ or bid defense meetings, as required
Qualifications
Undergraduate degree, or its international equivalent, in clinical science or health-related field from an accredited institution, or equivalent work experience required
Minimum 5 years management experience
Management in cro environment is required
Extensive experience using computerized information systems required; experience with pc-windows, word processing, and electronic spreadsheets required
Substantial clinical trials development experience is required
Substantial experience supervising or managing professional staff in a clinical research environment required
Thorough knowledge of ich and local regulatory authority regulations regarding drug research and development is required
Read, write, and speak fluent english; fluent in host country language required
Minimum 3 years line management experience
Benefits of working in icon:
Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our peopleThat’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 programsIn 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 harassmentAll 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.
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