Account Manager, PCS

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations.

With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.

Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.

Account Manager role within the Client Management team
Language Services, PCS

Lyon, France

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Client Management side of our Language Services team within the Clinical Research Industry.  Do you have an interest in languages? Are you interested in coordinating clinical translation & linguistic validation projects, putting your client management skills to use, while focusing on excellent customer service? If you are looking to join a company, which will offer you a strong support network with an inspiring and motivating working environment, then this is the job for you.

We currently have an opportunity for an Account Manager, a client-facing role. As the client’s main point of contact throughout the lifetime of a project, successful candidates must possess exceptional communication and customer service skills. Applicants must also be able to demonstrate drive, passion, great attention to detail and be comfortable managing a variety of tasks at one time.

As an Account Manager, you will be dedicated to several key clients and asked to ensure clients' satisfaction by analyzing their needs, offering appropriate solutions and quotes (budgeting, proposal writing, client relationship management, timeline planning) coordinating with internal teams and with external parties.

You will be trained to process a request in autonomy, using standard tools and quality processes and with an appropriate client-facing attitude.

Our Language Services team is part of our Commercialization and Outcomes group with offices based in France, Spain, UK, US and Korea. The team provides the coordination and management of Translation and Linguistic Validation projects for both internal ICON groups and external clients.

To succeed you will need:

• Excellent customer service skills, including ability to communicate clearly with clients and resolve customer issues or complaints,
• Experience in client services/account management,
• Experience in the translation industry,
• Experience in the domain of clinical outcomes assessments and/or knowledge of linguistic validation is a plus,
• Process-driven and strong attention to detail with superior organizational skills
• Strong team player
• Experience in managing multiple, varied tasks simultaneously and independently
• MS Office Suite
• Ensure delivery of finished product at the expected level of quality within the set timelines
• Administrative follow-up of the projects from launch to finalization
• Self-motivated and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team

Benefits of Working in ICON:

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs.  In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.

ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and 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 through the form below.