At ICON Strategic Solutions, you will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON’s global expertise.

As the world’s largest FSP organisation, with over 90 sponsor partnerships, we offer stability, career development and a collaborative environment where your work contributes to the development of treatments that benefit patients worldwide.

Scientific Project Co-ordinator (Preclinical CPSS)

We are seeking a proactive Scientific Project Co-ordinator to support the planning, outsourcing, and delivery of preclinical CPSS activities within drug development programmes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with scientific project management experience who enjoys working across cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate the outsourcing and delivery of preclinical CPSS project activities.
• Support the development, maintenance, and interpretation of cross-functional project plans.
• Monitor timelines, budgets, resources, risks, and project deliverables to ensure successful execution.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across project teams and stakeholders.
• Support the management of external vendors and outsourced activities.
• Provide guidance on project management processes, tools, and best practices.
• Identify and help resolve day-to-day project challenges and risks.
• Communicate new processes, procedures, and strategies to project teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, helping to enhance project delivery, quality, and efficiency.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Experience in Scientific Project Management.
• Experience supporting pre-clinical drug development projects and activities.
• Strong organisational, planning, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of scientific project management principles, including project planning, resource management, and risk management.

Desirable Requirements

• Advanced degree in a relevant scientific field.
• Experience within a pharmaceutical, biotech, or clinical research environment.
• Experience in project co-ordination, project management, or change management.
• Professional project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent).
• Broad understanding of scientific project management and drug development processes.

Why Apply?

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative drug development programmes, working alongside multidisciplinary teams to help deliver critical pre-clinical activities. You'll gain exposure to a diverse project portfolio while playing a key role in supporting successful project outcomes.

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include:

• 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

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.

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