Project Assistant, IDEA

About the Role

ICON plc is a global leader in healthcare intelligence and clinical research, with a strong focus on creating an inclusive workplace that supports innovation and high standards. This opportunity is for a Project Assistant to join the Independent DMC and Endpoint Adjudication (IDEA) team in Reading, England.

In this position, you will help keep project work organized by handling coordination, administrative support, and communication across different teams. The role plays an important part in making sure project activity moves smoothly and key information stays current and accessible.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist IDEA project managers and wider teams by arranging meetings, preparing agendas, and recording action points and minutes.
• Maintain project records, files, and data so that information remains accurate, current, and easy for the team to access.
• Support communication between cross-functional groups and departments to help projects progress efficiently.
• Monitor project schedules, milestones, and deliverables, and help resolve issues if timelines start to slip.
• Help prepare reports, presentations, and other materials used for project updates and decision-making.

Candidate Profile

A bachelor’s degree in business, technology, or science is preferred. However, candidates with relevant experience in project administration or support, especially in technology-focused environments, may also be considered.

The ideal candidate should be highly organized, comfortable managing several priorities at once, and able to communicate clearly with people across departments. Strong teamwork, attention to detail, initiative, and adaptability are important for success in this role.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is needed, and experience with project management software would be an advantage. The role also requires willingness to travel when needed, up to around 5%.

Benefits and Culture

ICON offers a competitive salary along with benefits that vary by country and are designed to support wellbeing and work-life balance for employees and their families.

• Different annual leave options
• Health insurance choices to suit family needs
• Retirement planning benefits
• 24-hour employee assistance through the global LifeWorks programme
• Life assurance cover
• Optional country-specific extras such as childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, and health assessments

ICON places inclusion and belonging at the center of its culture and is committed to an accessible, discrimination-free workplace where all qualified candidates are treated equally. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with medical conditions or disabilities if needed during the application process or to perform essential job duties.

Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every requirement, as ICON welcomes applicants with relevant potential for this role or other opportunities within the organization.

Additional Information

Work location: Reading, England, United Kingdom. Employment type: full-time, onsite. Travel may be required at approximately 5%.

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