Clinical Research Project Manager

ICON plc

Project Manager overseeing implementation and management of IRT solutions at ICON. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure clinical trial requirements and regulatory standards are met.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Managing the planning, execution, and delivery of IRT projects, ensuring alignment with clinical trial requirements and regulatory standards
Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including clinical operations and technology specialists, to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables
Developing project plans, timelines, and budgets while monitoring progress to ensure successful project outcomes
Facilitating communication and stakeholder engagement to ensure transparency and address any project-related issues promptly
Staying current with industry trends and advancements in IRT technologies to drive innovation and improve project delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

2-5+ years of experience in project management within the clinical research industry, specifically related to IRT systems
Prior User Acceptance Testing (UAT) experience within IRT systems which includes writing/executing UAT test scripts and completing UAT documentation
Vendor management experience
Strong leadership skills and ability to manage cross-functional teams in a matrix environment
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with a focus on achieving project goals and timelines
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, enabling collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders
A commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and compliance in all project-related activities
Bachelor's degree in life sciences, project management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementUser Acceptance Testing (UAT)UAT test scriptsUAT documentationvendor management

Soft Skills

leadershiporganizational skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in life sciencesBachelor's degree in project managementadvanced degree preferred