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ICON plc

Associate Project Manager

ICON plc

. Manage planning, execution, and delivery of global and local COA/eCOA projects .

Posted 9/20/2026full-timeRemote • ChinaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing COA/eCOA projects with a focus on planning, execution, and delivery while ensuring high standards of quality and compliance. Proficient in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional team leadership, particularly in a matrix environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords
COA Project ManagementTranslation Management SystemsBusiness Level Chinese ProficiencyMicrosoft Office ProficiencyCross-Functional Team Leadership

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Hard Skills
Project PlanningBudget ManagementSchedule DevelopmentQuality AssuranceTime Management
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Organizational SkillsProblem-Solving AbilitiesLeadership Skills
Tools & Technologies
CAT ToolsTranslation Management Systems
Industry Keywords
Localization Project ManagementLife ScienceClient LiaisonStakeholder EngagementCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Manage planning, execution, and delivery of global and local COA/eCOA projects
  • Manage local COA/eCOA projects for China with fast turnaround times
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in and outside China to secure deliverables
  • Liaise with local client representatives in China to manage expectations and monitor project progress
  • Develop project plans, budgets, and schedules
  • Monitor progress to ensure successful project outcomes
  • Facilitate communication and stakeholder engagement
  • Coordinate team members and clients throughout project execution
  • Select and assign translators and reviewers
  • Conduct final checks of deliverables and coordinate delivery to clients

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in life science, linguistic project management, or a related field
  • Advanced degree preferred
  • PM position: +5 years of experience in COA/translation/localization project management at a translation company or in a corporate translation department
  • APM position: +2 years of experience in COA/translation/localization project management at a translation company or in a corporate translation department
  • Business level Chinese and English proficiency
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to manage cross-functional teams in a matrix environment
  • Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills
  • Commitment to high standards of quality and compliance
  • Strong technical skills and familiarity with translation management systems and CAT tools
  • Quality-oriented and problem-solving abilities
  • Legal right to work in the country where the role is based

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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