Lead clinical research projects from home in Taiwan. ICON seeks a Project Manager to oversee study delivery, timelines & budgets. PMP/Prince2 a plus. Remote role with global impact.
Lead Clinical Development from Your Home in Taiwan
ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device organizations.
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team in a 100% home-based role in Taiwan. In this pivotal position, you will be the accountable leader for the end-to-end delivery of clinical research projects. You will leverage your expertise to develop plans, manage resources, mitigate risks, and ensure studies are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards—all while collaborating with a global team from the comfort of your home office.
Your Mission: The Single Point of Accountability for Project Success
As a Project Manager at ICON, you will own the project from planning through close-out. You will be the central hub for strategy, communication, and problem-solving, driving cross-functional teams to achieve study objectives and meet our clients' needs.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Project Leadership & Planning
- Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including detailed timelines, budgets, and resource allocation strategies for clinical studies.
- Serve as the primary point of accountability for project delivery, ensuring adherence to scope, quality, and financial targets.
- Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, implementing effective contingency plans.
2. Cross-Functional Team Management & Collaboration
- Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams (Clinical, Data Management, Regulatory, Safety) to achieve project milestones.
- Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across all stakeholders, both internal and external (client, vendors).
- Monitor project progress using key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions to keep the project on track.
3. Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting
- Act as the main client contact, managing expectations, providing transparent updates, and ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Prepare and present detailed project status reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to senior management and clients.
- Ensure all project activities comply with ICH-GCP guidelines, ICON SOPs, and local regulatory requirements.
Who You Are: The Ideal Candidate
You are a proactive, results-driven leader with a proven track record of managing complex projects in a regulated environment. You excel at remote collaboration, are an exceptional communicator, and thrive on the responsibility of delivering success.
Your Required Profile:
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, Project Management, or a related field. Advanced degree is a plus.
- Significant experience in project management within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry, with a focus on clinical trial delivery.
- Proven track record of managing projects from inception to completion within scope, time, and budget.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English and Mandarin.
- Proficiency in project management software and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
- Detail-oriented, adaptable, and committed to driving continuous improvement.
Highly Advantageous:
- Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).
- Direct experience managing regional or global clinical trials.
- Experience working in a fully remote or home-based role.
Why Lead Projects at ICON from Taiwan?
1. Remote Work with Global Reach
- Enjoy the flexibility and work-life balance of a 100% home-based role while managing impactful, international projects.
- Leverage ICON's global infrastructure and support from your local hub.
2. Career Growth & Leadership Development
- High-visibility role with direct client interaction and P&L responsibility.
- Clear pathway to Senior Project Manager, Program Manager, and Director-level positions within global project leadership.
3. Comprehensive Home-Based Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
- Home office setup allowance and IT support.
- Generous annual leave entitlements.
- Comprehensive health, life, and retirement benefits tailored for Taiwan.
- Global Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 support.
Join a Truly Inclusive Global Team
At ICON, we believe that inclusion and belonging drive innovation. We are dedicated to providing an accessible environment and encourage all qualified professionals across Taiwan to apply for this remote opportunity.
Ready to manage the future of clinical development from your home office?
If you have the expertise to lead complex projects and the discipline to excel remotely, we want to hear from you. Apply now.
