Divisional Principal, Global Medical Communications

Divisional Principal, Global Medical Communications

Position Profile Summary:

• Responsible for the overall performance of Global Medical Communications
• Deliver services against key ICO metrics (sales, productivity, financial P&L) to enable ICON to achieve global growth and an outstanding reputation in the marketplace
• Supports the Executive Vice President to set and drive the strategic direction for the business while leading the Global Medical Communications team to achieve and exceed established goals
• Subject matter expert in global functions of Medical Communications

Job Description:

• Lead all operations of Global Medical Communications and create strategies for growth that align with the overall ICO strategy
• Responsible for the Global Medical Communications P&L
• Build and lead an effective management team and create an environment that supports cross-function service line collaboration to grow strategic and programmatic customer engagements
• Assess market needs and align internal functions to provide immediate solutions
• Develop strong internal and external customer relationships to facilitate cross-ICO collaboration and improve win rates
• Promote an environment that encourages open communication, diversity, respect and allows for the professional development growth of Global Medical Communications team members
• Develop clear metrics by which individuals are objectively measured and evaluated
• Provide internal strategic guidance on an integrated ACC commercial offering and train the Global Medical Communications team to translate service integration into sales growth
• Lead sales strategies and account planning to identify new clients
• Represent Global Medical Communications in front of key clients and work closely with ICO Business Development to support the global growth
• Develop key relationships with customers
• Implement internal delivery processes that allow for effective and efficient development of client work product and is scalable for growth
• Work with centralized business partners in HR, TA, Finance, Legal, IT, Learning and others, as required, to support Global Medical Communications
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in all areas of Global Medical Communications, and advance an environment that encourages the creation of new client solutions
• Provide strategic contribution for Global Medical Communications and ICO growth as part of annual strategic planning requirements

Experience, Skills, Knowledge & Education Requirements:

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in Global Medical Communications
• Combination of global industry (biopharmaceutical) and service (consulting, agency, med comm) experience
• Demonstratable experience in conducting Global Medical Communications functions, at an advanced level, resulting in strategies and work product that results in a brand achieving commercial success
• Demonstratable experience in people management, business development, operations and financial management
• Previous experience working in a large service organization, publicly traded organization preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Life Sciences or related discipline; professional or advanced degree preferred