Director, FSA Project Management

Director, FSA Project Management

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

As a Director, Feasibility and Site Activation (FSA) Project Management at ICON, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to project management teams responsible for Feasibility and Site Activation (FSA) delivery.

What You Will Do:

You will direct site start-up and activation activities, ensuring quality, efficiency, and alignment with business objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading FSA project management teams to deliver feasibility and site activation activities on time, within scope, and to quality and compliance standards.
• Overseeing portfolio and program-level planning, risk management, and mitigation strategies to support successful study start-up.
• Driving implementation of standardised project management methodologies, tools, and best practices across FSA projects.
• Partnering with business development, clinical operations, and functional leaders to support bid defenses, proposals, and customer engagements.
• Monitoring operational performance metrics, identifying trends, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives across FSA project delivery.
• Providing leadership, coaching, and development to FSA Project Managers, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.

Your Profile:

You will bring significant site start-up and activation experience, with a track record of building high-performing teams and delivering results.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, healthcare, business, or a related field; advanced degree or project management certification preferred.
• Extensive experience in clinical research with a strong focus on feasibility, site activation, and project or program management.
• Proven track record of leading high-performing project teams and managing complex, global portfolios in a CRO, pharma, or related environment.
• Strong strategic thinking, organisational, and analytical skills, with the ability to translate data and insights into effective operational plans.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills, with confidence in customer-facing and senior leadership interactions.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process optimisation, manage change, and deliver results in a fast-paced, matrixed organisation.
• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 20%)

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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