Principal, US Head of Health Economics and Epidemiology

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Principal, US Head of Health Economics and Epidemiology

This is an outstanding opportunity for a proven leader who wants to join ICON's Commercialisation and Outcomes practices. We provide insight to clients on strategies and execution for long-term value through customised engagements that fit the product, the company and the market, maximising products' success and their benefits to patients' health.

Overview of the role

The US Head of Health Economics and Epidemiology will provide leadership and strategic vision in the definition, implementation, and management of commercialisation strategy and science (CS&S) consulting services. Responsible for developing both practice-specific and integrated business strategy and direction.  Lead or co-lead a consulting center or specific business effort, with joint and individual responsibility for its success.

This role will be responsible for assigned clients and employees within the relevant practice, and driving cooperation across practices and ICON. Leadership of multiple projects and client relationships, and responsible for overall quality of team's execution.  Responsible for contributing to and meeting defined sales, revenue, and margin targets for consulting center and practice, proactively developing new business and client relationships.  Provides executive project and department overview and acts as point of resolution on projects and resourcing issues.  Broad involvement in staff management, mentoring and organizational development.  The Principal and Consulting Center Head has fiscal responsibility to manage human resources and related costs while ensuring capacity for project sales and delivery.

Benefits of working at ICON:

We offer a strong benefits package that includes a comprehensive health plan, retirement plans, competitive pay, vacation, and an annual incentive plan to reward performance.  

To succeed you will need:

Master's or higher degree preferred (required for HE, PRO, EPI practices), or local equivalent, in life sciences, business or related discipline.  A minimum of 10 years relevant experience.  People management experience, a must!

We invite you to review our opportunities at www.iconplc.com/careers.

What's Next?

 Following your application you will be contacted by one of our dedicated recruiters and if successful we will be able to provide you with more details about this opportunity.

ICON is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/D/V and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.