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Manager, IDEA-Endpoint adjudication projects

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ICON plc

Sep 20

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Healthcare
  • Dublin
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AI generated summary

  • You must have endpoint adjudication and project management experience, strong communication skills, attention to detail, knowledge of medical terminology, and be willing to travel 30%.
  • You will manage staff, oversee projects, ensure compliance and training, foster client relationships, improve processes, support team members, and maintain quality standards.

Requirements

  • Previous endpoint adjudication and leadership experience required
  • Previous Project Management experience required
  • Demonstration of professional demeanor, judgment and discernment in interactions with Clients, colleagues, and other ICON staff
  • Ability to interact effectively and professionally with various levels of staff for both internal and external departments, vendors, or Sponsors
  • Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Experience working with electronic data capture and transfer methods
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills
  • Excellent organizational, time management and problem-solving skills
  • Strong sense of responsibility and dedication
  • Attentiveness to detail and accuracy; ability to maintain quality standards
  • Ability to follow instructions/guidelines, utilize initiative and work independently
  • Proven ability to multi-task, manage competing priorities and timelines
  • Travel (approximately 30%) domestic and/or international

Responsibilities

  • Provides line management to department staff consisting of IDEA Project Managers, Clinical Reviewers, and Project Assistants.
  • Keeps Director and/or Senior Director apprised of any potential/actual study or staffing issues and provides solutions for the same.
  • Coordinates and implements department training and identifies training needs. Provides data monitoring committee and event adjudication training to other departments as requested.
  • Ensures staff training records are in compliance.
  • Serves as a mentor and role model for all team members.
  • Provides support to Project Manager in the development of project processes, workflows, and training materials as needed.
  • Provides support to Project Manager regarding their collaboration with internal and external study team members as needed.
  • Establishes and maintains strong positive working relationship with clients to improve process efficiencies across protocols, and increase future business opportunities.
  • Provides oversight, leadership, and structure for customer service interface from proposal generation, bid defense, service delivery, to trial closeout.
  • Provide project process and financial oversight and support to project team members.
  • Evaluates and secures project departmental staff resources.
  • Serves as subject matter expert to support team members in identifying and overcoming project related challenges.
  • Develops and implements department initiatives to improve client satisfaction, process efficiency, cost savings, quality improvement, and staff satisfaction.
  • Maintains quality metrics and attends project quality review meetings as required.
  • Attends bid defense meetings and provides input on new business proposals.
  • Ensures audit readiness and participates in internal, client, vendor, and regulatory audits.
  • Participates in the development and revision of departmental standard operating procedures and work instructions.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Manager, IDEA-Endpoint adjudication projects?

The main responsibility is overseeing data monitoring committee and endpoint adjudication projects, including project team oversight and establishing strong relationships with clients to secure future business opportunities.

What are the key qualifications required for this position?

Key qualifications include previous endpoint adjudication and leadership experience, project management experience, and proficiency in medical terminology, as well as excellent communication and organizational skills.

Will I be managing a team in this role?

Yes, you will provide line management to staff including IDEA Project Managers, Clinical Reviewers, and Project Assistants.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, approximately 30% travel may be required, both domestically and internationally.

What types of projects will I oversee as a manager?

You will oversee data monitoring committee and endpoint adjudication projects, ensuring project processes, workflows, and training materials are developed effectively.

Does ICON provide training for this role?

Yes, the position involves coordinating and implementing department training as well as providing data monitoring committee and event adjudication training to other departments as requested.

Are there opportunities for career advancement within ICON?

Yes, ICON fosters an inclusive environment that encourages innovation and excellence, providing opportunities for career advancement within the organization.

What benefits does ICON offer to employees?

ICON offers various benefits including health insurance options, retirement planning, annual leave entitlements, life assurance, and access to employee assistance programs, among others.

How does ICON support employee well-being and work-life balance?

ICON focuses on well-being and work-life balance through competitive benefits and flexible country-specific optional benefits such as childcare vouchers and discounted gym memberships.

Can I apply if I don't meet all the job requirements?

Yes, ICON encourages you to apply even if you feel you don’t meet all requirements, as you may still be a great fit for the role.

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Mission & Purpose

Since our foundation in Dublin, Ireland in 1990, our mission has been to help our clients to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. We do this by delivering best in class information, solutions and performance, with an unyielding focus on quality at all times. We offer a full range of consulting, development and commercialisation services from a global network of offices in 53 countries. We focus our innovation on the factors that are critical to our clients – reducing time to market, reducing cost, and increasing quality – and our global team of experts has extensive experience in a broad range of therapeutic areas.