[Hiring] Associate Project Manager - Language Services @ICON plc

Role Description

The language services team within ICON is seeking a highly skilled and experienced COA associate project manager to coordinate projects related to COAs. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in localization and linguistic validation project management, solid technical expertise in Translation Management Systems (TMS) and CAT tools, and hands-on experience in translation and localization within the clinical research environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage the planning, execution, and delivery of COA language projects, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Clinical Operations and technology specialists, to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Manage relationships with language service providers and translation vendors to ensure high-quality and timely deliveries.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, budgets, and schedules, while monitoring progress to ensure successful COA project outcomes.
• Facilitate effective communication and stakeholder engagement to promote collaboration and proactively address project-related challenges.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in patient care technologies to drive continuous improvement and innovation in project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in translation, Life Sciences, localization and/or Linguistic Project Management, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in COA and/or translation project management, clinical research, or translation and localization.
• Strong technical proficiency, including familiarity with translation management systems and CAT tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills, with a demonstrated focus on meeting project goals, timelines, and quality standards.
• Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Strong commitment to quality, compliance, and regulatory requirements in all project-related activities.
• Fluency in English is essential; additional languages are a strong asset.
• Quality-oriented mindset with proven problem-solving abilities.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• 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.

Company Description

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.