Executive Director, Business Development
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Are you ready to be a part of a successful study delivery team? ICON's award-winning study execution capabilities have led to the approval of 18 of the world's top 20 best-selling drugs. Make your experience count for the benefit of patients worldwide. www.iconplc.com
Responsibilities:
* Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which center around our commitment to People, Clients and Performance.
* Achieve annual sales targets and other key corporate objectives
* Develop and implement regional sales strategies across all service areas
* Help each account executive build relationships with key decision makers at key targeted accounts and assist in identifying the sponsor's decision making process
* Drive team compliance for relevant BD activity entry in SalesForce
* Contribute to the quarterly and annual sales forecasting with global BD leadership
* Communicate with senior leadership and operational leads with relevant feedback to help drive business wins
* Work with proposal leadership to insure the proper proposal triage and delivery
* Support each team members with key bid defense/capability and client meetings
* Demonstrate cross functional collaboration with key functional and Therapeutic Heads during and throughout proposal development
* Maintain regular communication with respective Executive Directors, Regional VP and SVP of Business Development.
* Participate in scheduled service area and strategic teleconferences
* Participate in company initiatives directed by senior management
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 - M/F/D/V and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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