Resource Planning Specialist
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
We are currently seeking a Resource Planning Specialist to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Resource Planning Specialist at ICON, you will play a key role in supporting project risk management efforts by assisting with data collection, analysis, and reporting. You will work closely with senior team members to identify risks, track project performance, and contribute to the development of strategies that enhance the success of clinical trials.
What You Will Be Doing:
* Manage and optimize resource allocation across projects using data driven analysis to align staff skills, training and availability with study and operational needs.
* Maintain and continuously improve the accuracy of the resource management system, ensuring high data quality to support planning, forecasting and risk mitigation.
* Analyze capacity, utilization and demand trends to anticipate resourcing risks and recommend solutions that support project continuity and business priorities.
* Prepare and communicate clear, timely and insightful reports and recommendations to stakeholders, enabling informed decision making.
Your Profile:
* Bachelor's degree in business, data analytics, life sciences, or a related field.
* Experience or internship in risk management, data analysis, or project support within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO industry is preferred.
* Proficient in Excel
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
* Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
* Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
* Advanced level of English
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.
At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We're dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON 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 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.
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