Director, Clinical Operations
Talent Acquisition Team Lead
- Icon Strategic Solutions
About the role
This vacancy has now expired. Please click here to view live vacancies.
This is an exciting opportunity to join ICON
"At ICON, it's our People that set us Apart"
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast paced, busy environment for a leading global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. ICON Clinical Research is Whole Owned Foreign Company which founded in 1990 in Ireland. We expanded our business from 1995 in APAC region.top 20 best-selling drugs. ICON seek an expert Clinical Operations professional with expertise in managing client relationships and projects along with the know-how of mentoring a team.
Currently we are hiring the Director, Clinical Operations in China
Role Summary
The Director of Clinical Operations Management will work closely with VP, Clinical Operations APAC in the implementation of a business strategy to expand capabilities for countries across Asia Pacific Region. This role will be located in Beijing or Shanghai, China.
ICON is seeking a Director Clinical Operations to provide leadership for the overall performance, quality, execution, control and completion of all Clinical Operations services within APAC region. Successful candidate will drive the completion and delivery of the end to end services through a variety of metrics and KPI's. This role will contribute directly towards ICON achieving growth in both sales and quality within the CRO market place while leading CRA Management teams in mainland China. Within the matrix structure, work with the functional heads to agree any changes and operational deliveries across their region.
The Director Clinical Operations will carry out all relevant line management responsibilities including goal-setting and development plans. Drive a performance driven culture across the region while also heavily working on resource planning and strategy development to maintain appropriate headcount and developing key relationships with customers and where needed participate on customer steering committees.
To succeed you will need:
The successful candidate will possess an educational degree with extensive experience conducting and overseeing clinical trials and ICH GCP. You will need 10+ years direct line management and project management experience within a CRO or Pharmaceutical environment with strong people management experience. Clinical Operations oversight skills, commercial awareness and operational P&L experience required. Successful candidate will be proficient in drug development with significant experience working in Clinical Research
Benefits of Working in ICON :
Other than working with a great team of smart and energetic people, we also offer a very competitive benefits package. This varies from country to country so a dedicated recruiter will discuss this with you at interview stage.
We care about our people as they are the key to our success. We provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long term career.
ICON is an equal opportunity employer, including disability/veteran, and committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.
Impactful work. Meaningful careers. Quality rewards.
At ICON, our employees are our greatest strength. That’s why we are committed to empowering you to live your best life, both inside and outside of work. Whether your ambition is lead a global team, become a deep scientific or technical expert, work in-house with our customers or gain experience in a variety of different ICON functions, we will support you in realising your full potential. See all locations Learn more about Our Culture at ICON
Day in the life
.png)
Teaser label
IndustryContent type
BlogsPublish date
08/25/2025
Summary
Careers in Pharmacovigilance Pharmacovigilance, also known as drug safety, is one of the most important pillars of modern medicine. It ensures that once a medicine is developed, tested, and appro
.png)
Teaser label
Our PeopleContent type
BlogsPublish date
08/14/2025
Summary
A Leader’s Journey: Karen Hahn on Growth, Culture and the Future of ICON Mexico Karen Hahn’s career at ICON has unfolded over more than 15 years, shaped not by a rigid plan, but by openness to ch
.png)
Teaser label
Inside ICONContent type
BlogsPublish date
08/07/2025
Summary
Building a Career at ICON: A Conversation with Susie McEvoy, Senior VP of HR At ICON, career journeys are rarely linear – and Susie McEvoy’s story is a powerful example of that. From joining as a
Similar jobs at ICON
Salary
Location
US, Blue Bell (ICON)
Location
Blue Bell
Remote Working
Remote
Business Area
ICON Strategic Solutions
Job Categories
Clinical Trial Management
Job Type
Permanent
Description
What you will be doing: The L-LTM role will be accountable/responsible for ensuring top-quality end-to-end trial delivery at a country level, managing the consistency of Local Trial Management duties
Reference
JR134830
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Monica HawkinsAuthor
Monica HawkinsSalary
Location
US, Blue Bell (ICON)
Location
Blue Bell
Remote Working
Remote
Business Area
ICON Strategic Solutions
Job Categories
Clinical Trial Management
Job Type
Permanent
Description
What you will be doing: The L-LTM role will be accountable/responsible for ensuring top-quality end-to-end trial delivery at a country level, managing the consistency of Local Trial Management duties
Reference
JR134831
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Monica HawkinsAuthor
Monica HawkinsSalary
Location
Ireland, Dublin
Department
Information technology
Location
Dublin
Remote Working
Office Based
Business Area
ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
Job Categories
Analyst
Job Type
Permanent
Description
About the role:Office Hybrid - 60% office-based in Leopardstown, Dublin 18; 40% remote.We are currently recruiting an experienced and driven Information Security Manager to work across key functions w
Reference
JR130347
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Maya KatsarskaAuthor
Maya KatsarskaSalary
Location
Argentina
Department
Clinical Monitoring
Location
Argentina
Remote Working
Home-Based
Business Area
ICON Strategic Solutions
Job Categories
Clinical Monitoring
Job Type
Permanent
Description
We are currently seeking a Clinical Research Associate to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Clinical Research Associate at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in designing and analyzing clinical
Reference
2025-122020
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Tulio SanquizAuthor
Tulio SanquizSalary
Location
Argentina
Department
Clinical Monitoring
Location
Argentina
Remote Working
Home-Based
Business Area
ICON Strategic Solutions
Job Categories
Clinical Monitoring
Job Type
Permanent
Description
We are currently seeking a Clinical Research Associate to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Clinical Research Associate at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in designing and analyzing clinical
Reference
2025-122166
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Tulio SanquizAuthor
Tulio SanquizSalary
Location
US, New York, NY, Rochester
Location
Rochester
Remote Working
Office or Home
Business Area
ICON Strategic Solutions
Job Categories
Clinical Monitoring
Job Type
Permanent
Description
We are currently seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Senior CRA at ICON Plc, you will play a critical role in overseeing and managing clinical
Reference
JR134784
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Melissa BennerAuthor
Melissa Benner