Manager, Real Estate Projects, EU and Americas

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

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.

As a Manager, Real Estate Project at ICON, you will manage facilities management activities, supporting your team and stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes across our clinical programmes.

What You Will Do:

Your focus will be on coordinating facilities and workplace management delivery, resolving issues, and developing team capability.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the end-to-end management of real estate projects, including site selection, lease negotiations, design and construction management, and occupancy planning.
Collaborating with internal stakeholders, including operations, finance, legal, and HR teams, to understand business requirements and develop real estate strategies aligned with company goals.
Conducting feasibility studies, financial analysis, and due diligence to evaluate potential real estate opportunities and make informed recommendations to senior leadership.
Managing external consultants, brokers, architects, and contractors to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery while maintaining quality standards.
Overseeing the development of project budgets, schedules, and performance metrics to track progress and ensure alignment with project goals and objectives.
Serving as the primary point of contact for landlord relations, tenant improvements, and lease administration throughout the project lifecycle.

Your Profile:

You will have solid facilities and workplace management experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.

Required qualifications and experience:

Bachelor's degree in facilities management, engineering, business, or a related discipline
Proven experience in real estate project management, preferably in commercial real estate or corporate real estate management.
Strong understanding of real estate development processes, including site acquisition, entitlements, design, construction, and occupancy.
Excellent negotiation skills and experience in lease negotiations, contract management, and vendor relations.
Strong financial acumen, with the ability to develop and manage project budgets, perform financial analysis, and assess investment opportunities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize competing demands, and drive results in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Willingness to travel as required (approximately 30%)
Proven experience delivering laboratory, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical device, or other regulated facilities.
Demonstrated success leading facility start-ups, expansions, and operational commissioning programs in multiple countries.
Strong program management capability with experience managing complex cross-functional portfolios.
Experience working within regulated environments (GxP, medical device, clinical research, healthcare, laboratory, or pharmaceutical sectors).

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include:

Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
Retirement and pension plans
Life assurance and disability coverage
Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

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

Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.

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