Global Study Manager

ICON plc

Global Study Manager at ICON plc managing projects to drive clinical development. Leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve project objectives.

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage day-to-day project and program management activities, supporting your team to deliver quality outcomes.
Developing and executing project plans, focusing on achieving project goals and objectives.
Leading cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation of project activities.
Collaborating with stakeholders to identify project requirements and define project scope.
Mentoring and guiding team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Driving the development of project documentation and reports to present findings to stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.
Staying abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to integrate best practices into project management strategies.
Contributing to organizational growth through effective project leadership and strategic planning.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field
Extensive experience in project management, with a proven track record of leading successful projects in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
Strong proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, with excellent attention to detail.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop effective project strategies.
Demonstrated leadership skills, with experience in managing and mentoring teams effectively.
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Willingness to travel as required (approximately 25%)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementproject planningproject documentationanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsstrategic planningattention to detailmentoringleadership

Soft Skills

communication skillsorganizational skillscollaborationteam managementcontinuous improvement