Divisional Principal, ICO
- Dublin, Reading
- Medical & Scientific Affairs
- ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
- Hybrid: Office/Remote
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- Full Service Division
- Dublin, Reading
- Medical & Scientific Affairs
- ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
- Hybrid: Office/Remote
About the role
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At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives.
Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.
That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.
If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry
Divisional Principal Health Technology Assessment and Value Communication
(HTA&VC)
Location: Ireland/UK
Remote or office based
Position Overview
This is a leadership role within ICON’s Insights Evidence and Value (IEV) consultancy group. As Divisional Principal you will have full P&L responsibility for your division and be responsible for devising and implementing the strategic vision to build the business. You will manage a diverse team across multiple countries and aspire to continually grow the geographic footprint and expertise within the division. You will work cross functionally and collaboratively with the other divisions, portraying a one- IEV mindset.
Key elements of the role include
- Team Leadership
- Full P&L responsibility for the HTA&VC division
- Business Development activities to build and enhance client relationships
- Identifying and winning new projects
- Developing compelling proposals and actionable insights, in response to requests and through strategic advice to clients
- Delivery of projects to expected timelines, quality, and price
- Generation and publication of thought leadership materials (e.g., conferences, webinars, whitepapers, etc.
This is a senior leadership role which requires experience of managing a division to ensure both successful divisional financial performance and to ensure deliver to a high standard of multiple HTA& VC projects, including:
- Developing a divisional strategy for all aspects of HTA&VC external marketing and value proposition execution (i.e., thought leadership development, conference participation, webinars, whitepapers, etc.)
- Delivering annual revenue and profitability targets
- Oversight of the delivery of varying projects such as HTA submissions, Global Value Dossier development, Landscape assessments and Early Scientific Advice engagement across multiple markets
- Work with the ICON business development and the Engagement Team to identify target customers and support business development activities by providing the necessary scientific expertise in client engagements.
- Supports the client engagement team in client pitches, capabilities presentations and other
- meetings
- Acts as scientific thought partner with the client and the project team throughout projects
- Ensures credible, actionable high impact recommendations in deliverables, reflecting insights into client needs
- Works cross-functionally within the Insights, Evidence and Value team and across ICON
- Leads discussions with external stakeholders (payers, high-level KOL’s, high-level industry experts) for client deliverables
- Achievement of high-level of client satisfaction and repeat engagements
- Provide mentoring and supervision to all members of the team
- Responsible for the development and the driving of continuous improvement initiatives
- Organizes and monitors workloads in line with budget and time to ensure project efficiency and quality of insight
- Acts in a strategic advisory capacity, to effectively manage and mitigate complex risk issues across multiple projects, service lines, and functions.
- Leads complex risk identification, on large global projects or across multiple programmes of work; planning for internal and external risks prior to and post implementation
To be successful in this role you will need to be able to demonstrate:
- A track record of successful managing teams in the delivery of market access projects (of at least 10+ years), either working as a consultant or within a biopharmaceutical setting
- Experience managing a diverse team situated in multiple markets across the globe with a mix of office based and remote based employees.
- The business acumen to manage and grown a P&L
- An excellent knowledge of UK, EU and other key global healthcare systems, Health Technology
- Assessment, and reimbursement processes
- Existing network within Health Authorities in countries such as UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Canada.
- The flexibility to work across several therapeutic areas
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Excellent writing and presentation skills, including experience in creating slide decks
- Ability to work independently and as part of global cross-functional team environment
- Ability and willingness to travel
- Demonstrable experience of business development and client satisfaction
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline preferred
Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.
We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.
ICON 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.
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.
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