Senior Project Manager

ICON plc

Senior Project Manager at ICON leading cross-functional teams for pharmaceutical project management. Responsible for project execution, stakeholder collaboration, and team mentoring in a healthcare intelligence organization.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage day-to-day project and programme 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
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

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 ManagementProject PlanningProject DocumentationStrategic PlanningProblem-SolvingQuality AssuranceStakeholder ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipContinuous ImprovementData Analysis

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsMentoringOrganizational SkillsDetail-OrientedCollaboration