Global Events Lead

As a Global Professional Event Coordinator you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.

You will be responsible for the end to end planning and execution of global engagement programs, including medical education, advisory boards, expert input forums, Consulting Service Agreements (CSAs) and scientific input engagements.

What you will be doing:

• Responsible for organizing and executing compliant programs ensuring adherence to company and country policy and regulations.
• Responsible for oversight of the conflict of interest screening, contracting, execution of the program, program close out and to ensure that all compliance metrics are met.
• Apply SOPs to determine Fair Market Value for expert activities
• Serve as the key contact and interface with global stakeholders, scientific leaders and healthcare professionals
• Provide oversight of program budgets. Administer budget and reconcile expenses in accordance with the company’s established financial guidelines and financial stewardship principles.
• Provide oversight of vendors/agencies involved in the planning and execution of programs.
• Accountable for ensuring that all processes, systems, and operational elements comply with internal policy, industry standards; country regulations and compliance metrics.
• Maintain expertise and knowledge of compliance requirements, including specific country requirements and processes
• Work effectively across multiple markets globally to ensure franchise strategic medical business objectives are understood and effectively implemented through selection/execution of program type

You are:

• Bachelors Degree in science or business
• 7+ years of experience in pharmaceutical industry
• Excellent project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills to facilitate, moderate or lead planning discussions at all levels of the organization
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Demonstrated effectiveness working independently with minimal direct supervision
• Scientific background and knowledge of clinical or medical affairs
• Prudent judgment skills necessary for management and oversight of programs
• Compliance knowledge and ability to understand and apply laws, regulations, codes, and company policies
• Willingness to travel (domestic and international travel required, >20%)

What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximise savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others

Visit our careers website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits

At ICON, diversity, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative which helps us better serve our people, patients, customers, and our communities. We're proud of our diverse workforce and the work we’ve done to become a more inclusive organisation. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON 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.

https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.