UK Clinical Project Manager

As a UK Clinical Project Manager at ICON, your responsibilities include managing clinical trial sites, ensuring compliance with study protocols, and leading local study teams. You'll monitor project timelines, deliver high-quality data, and implement study strategies in collaboration with senior management. Effective communication and strong organizational skills are essential for ensuring the success of clinical trials.

To be considered for the UK Clinical Project Manager role at ICON, candidates should have a degree in life sciences and a proven track record in oncology project management. Ideally, you will have at least 4 years of experience in clinical research operations, including prior roles as a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) and in project management.

Candidates applying for the UK Clinical Project Manager position at ICON should possess a minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in clinical operations. This includes expertise in site management, project coordination, and monitoring, with a strong emphasis on oncology trials. Experience in managing culturally diverse and remote teams is also advantageous.

ICON is committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees, including UK Clinical Project Managers. Our culture emphasizes belonging by providing a supportive atmosphere where diverse talents can flourish. We ensure all candidates have equal opportunities and are free from discrimination, allowing them to thrive in their roles and make meaningful contributions.

At ICON, UK Clinical Project Managers can expect abundant career growth opportunities. We prioritize continuous learning and improvement, offering avenues for professional development. As part of our global team, you’ll have access to various resources and experiences that can elevate your career while working towards impactful health solutions.

When answering this question, highlight your specific experiences in oncology clinical trials, including the stages you've managed, challenges you've overcome, and successful outcomes. Focus on your role in team leadership, site management, and data quality assurance to showcase your relevant skills.

Discuss your strategies for site selection and qualification processes, as well as your monitoring practices. Emphasize your attention to detail, communication with site staff, and how you implement corrective actions when necessary to maintain high-quality standards throughout the study.

Share your approaches to maintaining strong communication and collaboration with remote teams. Provide examples of tools or methods you use for project tracking, regular updates, and fostering team cohesion. This will demonstrate your ability to lead dynamic and diverse teams.

Introduce your conflict resolution strategies, including active listening, seeking a collaborative approach, and focusing on finding common ground. Illustrate with a specific example from your past experiences where you successfully resolved a team conflict while maintaining project progress.

When responding to this question, convey your passion for healthcare and how it drives your dedication to success in clinical project management. Highlight the satisfaction you derive from contributing to life-saving treatments and working with innovative teams to bring those therapies to fruition.

Talk about your organizational skills and the methods you employ, such as creating to-do lists, using project management software, or setting urgent deadlines for critical tasks. Explain how these techniques help you stay focused on key objectives while managing overall project timelines.

Choose a challenging project from your past experience that showcases your problem-solving and leadership skills. Provide details about the obstacles you faced, the steps you took to address these challenges, and the positive outcomes achieved as a result of your efforts.

Discuss qualities such as strong communication, adaptability, attention to detail, and leadership abilities. Explain why these traits are particularly important in managing oncology clinical trials and how you embody these qualities in your professional practice.

Mention your commitment to continuous learning through webinars, professional organizations, and industry publications. Highlight specific resources you use to stay current with the latest regulatory changes, technological advances, and best practices in clinical project management.

Talk about the significant impact technology has on enhancing clinical project management, such as streamlining communication, improving data management, and facilitating remote collaboration. Share any tools or platforms you've successfully used to improve project outcomes.