Project Leader - Medical Communications/Publications

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

About the role

As a Project Leader at ICON, you will be responsible for guiding and managing medical communications and publication projects to ensure the successful delivery. You will manage day-to-day projects including cross-functional stakeholder alignment and client engagement responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage various medical communication projects including publications, defining project briefs, planning, and coordinating activities to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Manage client status meetings, reports, and liaison as co-lead with scientific counterparts for multiple projects.
• Execute project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring that all project milestones are achieved on time.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment on project plans, deliverables, and expectations.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement solutions to address challenges and keep the project on track or escalate as appropriate.
• Provide regular updates and reports on project status, performance, and changes to stakeholders and team management as appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Proven ability to lead and manage multiple projects effectively, with a track record of successful project delivery.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with experience in managing complex projects and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable, with a commitment to achieving project goals and driving continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Various annual leave entitlements.
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance.
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

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