• Job Description

  Req#: JR122806
  Project Associate Chennai - Office based

  ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development

  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.

  Project Associate

  Work Location: Chennai, Office based.
  What yo do?

  • Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values, which center on our commitment to People, Clients and Performance.

  • As a member of staff, the employee is expected to recognize the importance of and create a culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting stakeholder needs.

  • Manage and support day to day Ops Support activities including but not limited to timesheet FSE Onboarding, timesheet (TS) compliance reviews, TS approvals, invoice coding/processing, CV/JD updates/compliance reviews, bill rate updates, contract administration, iLearn compliance reviews and other Ops support administration as per business requirement.

  • Demonstrate analytical skills and understanding of the data, and its sources.

  • Own data quality of Operations key fields in Resource Management System and liaise with business periodically to produce optimal data quality.

  • Perform line managerial activities with FSE administration.

  • Communicate clearly and effectively with all level of the business (internally and externally).

  • Support with generation of communication templates while sharing process updates, process enhancement updates and other Ops Metric updates.

  • Use existing procedures to solve problems; analyze information and standard practices to make judgments.

  • Support with creation of SOP’s on Operations Activities and Business Processes.

  What you need?:

  • Bachelor's degree or local equivalent in Business Administration and / or appropriate experience (BBA, MBA, HR/General Administration/Operations Management).

  • 3+ years of experience in Operations Management/HR Administration.

  • Advanced MS-Excel skills and basic knowledge on VBA Macros (Preferable).

  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to simplify and explain complex problems to stakeholders of all levels across multiple functions.

  • Strong excel skills and understanding of statistical methods will be an added advantage.

  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 through the form below.

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  What ICON can offer you:

  Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

  In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

  Our benefits examples include:

  • Various annual leave entitlements

  • A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.

  • Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.

  • Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.

  • Life assurance

  • Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.

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

  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, colour, 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 or submit a request here.

  Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

  Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply

• About the company

  ICON is an Irish-headquartered developer of drugs to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries.

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