Manager of Resourcing 1

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Job description

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations.

With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.

Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.

*What will you be doing?*

The Manager of Resourcing will be responsible for strategic planning, assignment and tracking of Product Registration staff across existing and new projects.

* Assesses resources and resource projections to ensure that project teams have appropriate staffing to ensure successful deliverables.

* Develops plans aiming for optimal resource usage throughout the life of the project

* Forecasts future staffing capacity, demands and gaps

* Determines level and type of employee resources to meet corporate/client/project objectives

* Identifies and assigns appropriate staff to meet project needs

* Maintain communication with GPs/DPDs and FMs

* Assignment and tracking of Product Registration staff across proposed, new and existing projects. This includes emphasis on:

* Operating with transparency and clear communication.

* Assesses employee resources and employee resource projections to ensure that project teams meet client expectations and PRA contractual obligations.

* Support Business Development through rapid RFP resource request fulfillment, including:

* Understanding sponsor requirements and expectations.

* Building scenarios to match resource availability with future staffing needs.

* Building dynamic cross-functional teams to enhance the probability of project award

* Building high performing cross-functional teams.

* Managing assignments to enhance career development and employee engagement and retention

* Communicates with project teams and Functional Managers to evaluate ongoing resource requirements and utilization; keeping apprised of study status in order to optimize resource allocation

* Conduct continuous workforce / workload analyses to achieve an appropriate balance (e.g. resource availability versus incoming work) and assess future staffing needs (e.g. workload ratios, recruiting needs, etc.).

* Interfaces with staff across PRA business units, providing input and feedback to promote quality deliverables

* Act as Data Custodian, create, maintain, and use data to support the department's operation and its information needs as it pertained to the resource process and rationalizes gaps, overlaps and issues that related to the data required

* Communicate with project teams and operational leaders on resource matters

* Respond to internal and external information requests

* Support customers to resolve resourcing issues, ensuring understanding of expectations and processes

* Collaborates with key project stakeholders to manage resources across programs to maximize client knowledge and succession planning.

* Act as liaison to management team and operational departments to establish resourcing processes.

* Provide input on designing and revision of forms and reports

*What do you need to have?*

Bachelor's Degree or international equivalent * or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key responsibilities of the job.

* Substantial experience using computerized information systems including experience with PC-Windows, word processing and electronic spreadsheets required.

* Thorough knowledge of ICH and local regulatory authority regulations regarding drug research and development is required.

* Excellent written, oral communication skills and presentations skills.

* Good negotiation, analytical and organizational skills.

* Read, write, and speak fluent English; fluent in host country language.

* Experience with resource management tools preferred.

* Clinical trials support of pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.

*Benefits of working in ICON*

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That's why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture - one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.

ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know.