Project Manager

PTA Project Manager<br><p>ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>We are looking for a PTA Project Manager to support one of our clients!!</p><p></p><p><b>What You Will Do:</b></p><p></p><p>PTA here refers to the provision of investigational product for the intent of treatment, in a non-trial setting and under the care of a physician, following participation in a trial. PTA by this definition is governed by local laws and regulations and may be provided by established regulatory mechanisms such as early access, named patient programs, and other pre-approval access and managed access programs.</p><p></p><ul><li>Develop and manage timelines and budgets for post-trial access (PTA) programs supporting investigational products prior to regulatory approval</li><li>Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company Policies/SOPs  </li><li>Lead cross-functional teams and serve as primary program contact for PTA/Continued Access programs</li><li>Populate PTA templates and tools with program-specific information related to investigational product access decisions and implementation</li><li>Drive development and finalization of core program documents (e.g. PTA Treatment Guidelines, PTA ICF, agreements and contracts)</li><li>Drive decision-making, including selection of appropriate regulatory mechanisms, supply strategy, and safety reporting, in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders; with support as needed</li><li>Ensure alignment across PTA program decisions, documentation, plans, and implementation</li><li>Provide forecasting and ensure investigational supply strategies are developed and executed, in collaboration with Supply Chain, to facilitate uninterrupted patient access to investigational products</li><li>Manage requests for investigational product access through PTA programs, ensuring timely and compliant processing</li><li>Manage vendor contracting and deliverables in support of PTA/continued access program execution</li><li>Utilize PTA tools, templates, and systems to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of investigational access programs</li><li>Monitor quality, KPIs, and program performance; identify issues and escalate as needed</li><li>Communicate PTA program status, risks, and updates to stakeholders</li><li>Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies specific to investigational product access and program continuity; capture lessons learned and best practices</li><li>Ensure inspection readiness, maintain complete and accurate documentation, and perform quality checks for PTA programs</li><li>Support other PTA/continued access activities and programs, as assigned</li></ul><p></p><p><b>You are: </b></p><p></p><ul><li>BS/BA (or equivalent experience)</li><li>Experience in clinical research or biopharmaceutical operations; including 2+ years leading global, multi-regional PTA programs across the lifecycle, for investigational products prior to regulatory approval; comparable experience leading expanded access/compassionate use programs or significant experience contributing to PTA or EAP may be considered</li><li>General understanding of regulatory frameworks governing pre-approval and continued access to investigational products, ICH GCP, and ethical frameworks of clinical research</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage mild to moderately complex, multi-region PTA programs involving investigational products with a degree of operational and regulatory complexity, with minimal supervision</li><li>Proven experience collaborating effectively; influencing stakeholders across functions and levels</li><li>Evidence of strong project management skills; including managing competing priorities and solving operational challenges in clinical or investigational program environments</li><li>Successful history of working independently in a global environment</li><li>Experience with automating processes, process mapping and/or certification in Lean or Six Sigma would be considered an advantage, though it is not a mandatory requirement.</li></ul><br><p>Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.</p><br><p><b>Rewards & Benefits</b></p><p>ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.</p><br><p>Benefits may include:</p><ul><li>Competitive base salary and performance related incentives</li><li>Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable</li><li>Retirement and pension plans</li><li>Life assurance and disability coverage</li><li>Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources</li><li>Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways</li></ul><br><p>Benefits may vary depending on role and location.</p><br><p>Visit our <a href="https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">careers site</a> to read more about the benefits ICON offers.</p><br><p><b>Inclusion and Accessibility</b></p><p>ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.</p><br><p>If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request <a href="https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:#0875e1"><b><u>here</u></b></span></a>.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click </span><a href="https://wd3.myworkday.com/icon/d/task/1422$1235.htmld" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a><span> to apply</span></p>

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