Program Manager, Clinical Data Science at ICON plc

Job Description:

Functional Knowledge:

• Expert knowledge of clinical data science activities (data management/clinical systems/clinical data risk) .

Business Expertise:

• Ability to understand protocol content in the context of clinical data management/clinical data science delivery.
• Provides consultation for clinical data science best practices (processes, systems, regulations etc).
• Oversees project status and escalates potential problems effectively and in a timely manner to ensure functional management and those responsible for project management informed of critical issues that might affect project target dates, scope or budget.
• Works independently and, as needed, able to manage escalations with clients and/or external customers and departments.
• Point of escalation internally/externally.
• Other responsibilities may be assigned as required
• Travel (approximately 15 %) domestic and/or international

Leadership:

• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Typical years of experience 10+. An equivalent combination of education, training and relevant experience may be considered in place of the education and experience stated.
• Established Mentor and or SME.
• Accountable for all CDS project delivery milestones and internal reporting and progress reports for assigned projects
• Holds primary accountability for delivery oversight for CDS standalone projects

Problem Solving:

• Problems are complex in nature. Limited precedence or guidance may not be available. Undertakes analysis and investigation to identify and define problems. Anticipates future issues.

Impact:

• Oversight of number of clients or program work in a client partnership
• Supports clinical data science strategic plans at client level.
• Reviews project proposals and attends bid defenses as a representative of the function when required.

Financial Management

• Performs financial review of projects under their span.
• Guides project team with respect to out-of- scope tasks.
• Oversight management and forecasting within financial tool utilized 
• Review financial documentation and assess preparedness related to all clinical data science activities from planning through data delivery/close out.
• Approves Worked Units, Forecasted Units and project invoices monthly

Interpersonal Skills:

• Adapt style and use persuasion in delivering messages. Presents and defends analysis and secure approval on complex matters.