ICON plc

Manager, Production Operations – Software Development Lifecycle

ICON plc

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: NashvilleKansasNorth CarolinaUnited States

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About the role

  • Managing all aspects of system requirements, system development, validation activities, ensuring smooth workflow and on-time delivery of data to customers
  • Overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of system application release schedules to meet organizational targets.
  • Leading, coaching, and mentoring a team of production staff to ensure high performance and adherence to quality standards. Staff may include Technical Project Managers, Developers and Validation specialists.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Project Management, Image Operations, Data Management, Quality and Clinical Database programming
  • Ensuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and application regulatory guidelines such as ICH and 21 CFR Part 11
  • Identifying areas for process improvement and implementing initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce rework, and maintain system application quality.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, operations management, engineering, or a related field is preferred, with significant experience in software development lifecycle
  • Proven experience in managing technical operations and technical teams, with a strong understanding of scheduling, planning and maintaining first time quality
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to manage teams and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with experience in implementing process improvements and managing operational challenges.
  • Detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to driving operational excellence and maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
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, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised 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, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
system requirements managementsystem developmentvalidation activitiessoftware development lifecycleprocess improvementschedulingplanningquality standardsregulatory compliancedata management
Soft Skills
leadershiporganizational skillscommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingdecision-makingdetail-orientedproactivementoringcoaching
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree