Associate Project Leader- Medical Communications - Reading, United Kingdom - ICON

ICON

Verified Company

Reading, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

At ICON, it's our people that set us apart.

Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients' lives.

Our 'Own It' culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity.

We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point.

In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.

That's our vision. We're driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.
If you're as driven as we are, join us.

You'll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you'll be helping shape an industry.

Job Profile
With guidance from senior staff, the Associate Project Leader is expected to support the financial and project management of assigned projects to ensure successful execution and outcome through the following responsibilities:

Manage the execution of client publication development processes (initiation-publication)
Demonstrate strong financial management and business acumen
Develop proposals and project budget estimates
Manage client invoicing per service agreements and track revenue to be recognized
Assess project risks and identify solutions to enhance efficiency, maintain productivity and quality, and achieve client goals
Develop, monitor, and revise project plans, timelines, and milestones
Ensure deliverables meet with client expectations and preferences
Develop and oversee team SOPs and update them as needed
Oversee publication review/approval process and client publication management tool
Lead project status meetings with internal team, clients, and external contractors
Serve as the project point of contact for clients, authors, and internal support teams
Responsible to manage team internal and external resourcing
Oversee, train, and manage Project Coordinator(s)
Participate in business development activities including RFP responses and company pitches
Understand and oversee industry compliance standards (eg, The Sunshine Act, ICMJE)

Your Profile:

As a member of staff, the employee is expected to embrace and contribute to our culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.
Comply with company sanctioned processes for delivery of projects through adherence to best practices/SOPs and use of internal systems (for example Workzone/ iLearn/) that enable efficient and effective execution.
Interacts with internal delivery teams including Content, Creative, Finance and other delivery operations members to assure that projects are delivered ontime, onbudget to meet client expectations.

You Are:

Educated to degree level or have relevant working experience
Previous project administration experience preferable within medical communications
Detail orientated with an analytical mindset
Able to prioritize and manage a diverse and complex workload
Confident knowledge of working with Microsoft office package

Benefits of Working in ICON:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That's why we've made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals - both ours and yours.

We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans - and related benefits such as life assurance - so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.

But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you'll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.

ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

All 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.

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