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Vacancy details
Vacancy description:
Job Code:
FRCPM
Job Title:
Clinical Project Manager - PARIS
Job Category:
CRM (Clinical Research Management)
Contract:
Permanent
Discipline:
Clinical Project Manager
Country:
France
Location:
Any Location
Min experience:
2 years
Annual salary:
Negotiable
Apply by:
25 Jul 2008
ICON is a global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. We specialise in the strategic development, management and analysis of programs that support clinical development. ICON currently has over 4000 employees, operating from 52 locations in 30 countries. As part of our continuing expansion programme and organic growth we invite suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following position in our Paris offices.
DEPARTMENT: Clinical Research
JOB TITLE: Clinical Project Manager
REPORTS TO: Director of Clinical Operations/Regional Director/Associate Director Clinical Operations/Therapeutic Area Director
LOCATION: France
1. PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
• To coordinate and manage the activities of individual studies and staff in a manner that ensures all timeframes and targets are met and that costs are kept under control.
• To effectively manage assigned staff to ensure high performance, continuous development and low turnover.
2. JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Manage projects in a timely manner in adherence with ICON SOPs, ICH GCP and appropriate regulations and liaise with other department managers as necessary to achieve this.
• Develop and maintain a detailed Project Plan.
• Manage projects in accordance with the contract. Proactively recognize any changes in scope and collaborate with Business Development (BD) to ensure timely completion of change orders.
• Effectively manage the study budget to ensure financial targets are met through regular review of indirect costs and project resources. Collaborate with Finance to ensure accurate revenue recognition.
• Implement QC procedures and monitor quality metrics to ensure a high quality standard is maintained throughout the project.
• Act as the key client contact for designated projects and develop successful working relationships with clients.
• Ensure all necessary training is provided to assigned staff to improve their job performance and knowledge. Provide coaching/mentoring, as necessary. Implement individual development plans and ensure training is documented, as appropriate.
• Effectively manage staff through open and timely sharing of information, regular performance review and feedback, and setting clear goals and objectives. Ensure individual and team achievements are appropriately recognized.
• Develop a succession plan and, in the event of a change to the team, ensure a thorough and effective handover which is appropriately documented.
• Ensure time management system is up to date and monitor workload for assigned Clinical Research Associates (CRAs). Proactively flag potential resource issues to Director of Clinical Operations/Regional Director/Associate Director Clinical Operations/Therapeutic Area Director.
• Provide regular feedback to senior management on project status, client satisfaction and staff issues.
• Participate in interviews, as required.
• Liaise with other managers to improve the effectiveness of the organisation.
• Maintain confidentiality of management information, as appropriate. Participate in business development activities, as appropriate.
• Participate in the Out of Hours on-call pager rota, as required.
3. QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• Background in medicine, science or other relevant discipline and appropriate experience.
• Thorough knowledge of ICH GCP and relevant regulations for the conduct of clinical trials.
• Good understanding of project management processes.
• Highly developed problem solving skills.
• Strong people management and effective communication skills.
• Good commercial awareness and customer focus.
• Fluent in written and spoken English. Additional language skills desirable.
• Computer literate.
• Current full driving licence.
• Ability and willingness to travel at least 35% of the time (international and domestic; fly and drive).
ICON can offer you:
• A company that accommodates innovative thinking – share ideas that will make a difference to the way we work
• Encourages staff to speak their minds – we want to know what you think
• Listens to views and suggestions that can make a difference – we welcome suggestions and views
• Work as one team with a common goal
• A commitment to quality – we are driven by quality
• Professional, friendly culture – that is fast paced and relaxed
• Challenging and rewarding
• Work hard but have fun too
Benefits:
• Recognise work/life balance – flexibility on start and finish times, part-time working, job share, homeworking, career breaks
• Structured training and development plan
• Assigned a Mentor for support
• Structured clinical career path - you can take your career as far as you want to
• Promotions Policy – consistent and fair policy where development is recognised quarterly
• Regular reviews, objective setting and support
• Opportunity to expand career internationally and transfer to any office
• Employee Recognition Policy – provides a financial award to staff for a job well done
• Service Awards – for long standing employee’s to recognise their commitment to ICON
• Referral bonus – payable to employee's
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