Project Manager

ICON plc

. Lead and coordinate clinical project activities .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex clinical research projects, ensuring adherence to ICH GCP principles and regulatory requirements while effectively managing project scope, timelines, and resources. Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and maintain clear communication with stakeholders to achieve operational milestones.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Clinical Trial DeliveryICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP)Project Management Certification (PMP or PRINCE2)Multidisciplinary Team LeadershipBudget Management

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Hard Skills

Project Scope ManagementTimeline ManagementRisk ManagementQuality MonitoringFinancial Management

Soft Skills

Governance CommunicationIssue ResolutionTeam Capability Development

Tools & Technologies

Project Management ToolsProject Management Methodologies

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPPRINCE2

Industry Keywords

ObesityGastroenterology (GI)HepatologyDermatologyClinical Research

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and coordinate clinical project activities
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
Coordinate project and programme management delivery
Resolve project issues and develop team capability
Define and maintain project or programme scope, plans, timelines, resources and deliverables
Lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate functional activities to achieve contractual and operational milestones
Monitor quality, budget, forecast, risks, issues and dependencies and drive timely corrective action
Maintain clear governance and communication with clients, sponsors and internal stakeholders
Ensure delivery follows applicable ICON procedures, ICH GCP requirements and relevant regulations
Capture lessons learned and implement improvements that strengthen delivery predictability and client outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in life sciences, healthcare, business or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
Experience leading complex clinical research projects across multidisciplinary and geographically distributed teams
Knowledge of clinical trial delivery, ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) principles and applicable regulatory requirements
Experience managing project scope, timelines, resources, risks and financial or budget related activities
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating functional activities to achieve contractual and operational milestones
Experience monitoring quality, budget, forecast, risks, issues and dependencies and driving timely corrective action
Experience maintaining clear governance and communication with clients, sponsors and internal stakeholders
Experience in Obesity, GI, Hepatology, or Dermatology highly preferred
Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies
Project management certification such as PMP or PRINCE2 preferred
Advanced degree in a relevant scientific, healthcare or business discipline preferred
Experience leading global or multi region clinical studies in a CRO or sponsor environment preferred
Willingness to travel as required (approximately 30%)
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