ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations.
With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.
Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.
The Role:
IT Risk Team Lead
The IT Risk Team Lead will identify, analyse, assess, and manage ICON IT operational risks that have the potential to threaten ICON assets and information. ICON Risk Managers effectively communicate with ICON IT and business executives to establish IT Risk responses and manage IT Risk activities to reduce IT Risk exposure.
Responsibilities
- Maintain up to date IT risk information in ICON IT Risk register.
- Identify and analyse IT Risks that have the potential to impact ICON.
- Conduct assessments to define and analyse identified IT Risks.
- Evaluate and rate IT Risks per established IT Risks Management processes and criteria.
- Prepare and present IT Risks assessment reports to IT and Business leaders.
- Recommend additional control opportunities to mitigate, eliminate, or reduce overall risk rating.
- Establish and record business IT Risk response.
- Perform regular follow up with relevant IT Risk stakeholders to ensure agreed response activities are progressing as expected.
- Retire risks that are no longer valid or are below established thresholds.
To be successful in the role, you will ideally have:
- Experience managing IT risks for a large organization.
- Strong documentation skills
- Knowledge of risk assessments and controls
- Familiarity with Risk Management Frameworks (NIST, ISO, etc.)
- Analytical mind with problem solving aptitude.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.
At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.
ICON, including subsidiaries, 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.
