Recruitment Consultant, DOCS

"At ICON, it's our People that set us Apart"

ICON plc is a global provider of drug development solutions and services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. The company specialises in the strategic development, management and analysis of programs that support clinical development - from compound selection to Phase I-IV clinical studies. With headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, ICON currently, operates from 83 locations in 38 countries and has approximately 10,600 employees. Further information is available at www.iconplc.com

Position title : Recruitment Consultant – DOCS Division, ICON Plc.

Department : Operations

Role reporting to Business Director

Location: Sydney, Australia

Role Summary

 Starting consultant and intermediary for clients and candidates. Consults with clients about execution of operational and specialist positions. Realise the successful fulfilment of the staffing needs for the dedicated assignments in own discipline/industry segmentation from the client and candidate perspective according to job order and internal guidelines and procedures in order to achieve the formulated targets. Able to build good relationships with candidates. Makes use of existing network. Knows where to find candidates.

Works under close supervision of a Recruitment Manager/Business Director and within internal guidelines. Guides candidates and clients under supervision with regard to offers. Draws up and executes project plan under close supervision.

Job Function & Responsibilities

-Take a full and comprehensive job order according to the internal checklist/procedures to ensure a full and complete understanding of a client’s staffing need, its context and the difficulty/ feasibility of the assignment.

-Establish a project plan and set timelines for the dedicated assignment, in line with client requirements and in consultation with the direct / functional manager, in such a way that project steps and accountabilities are clear and expectations regarding the project can be communicated and fine-tuned with the client.

- Identify, search and select candidates, by searching the databases, gathering names from own network or by headhunting candidates and assess candidates by interviewing, in line with characteristics as defined in the Job order, in order to be able to make the best match between the candidate, the job, the staffing need and the client organization.

- Introduce the candidates to the client organization, arrange interviews, keep candidates and clients up-to-date about the process and outcomes, as well as counsel and coach the client organization and the candidates during this process, in order to be optimally informed about the process and to be able to ensure a positive outcome.

- Coordinate the process of offering and negotiating between the selected candidate and client organization, as well as coach the candidate through the resignation process, in line with legal requirements, aimed at securing the placement.

-  Coordinate the formulation of the (standard) CP contracts by Human Resources, as well as coordinate the signing of the contracts by client, (candidate) and (European) Business Director, in line with internal guidelines and legal requirements, to ensure that contracts are established within the best possible terms and signed by the relevant parties.

-  Give guidance to the candidate and client organization before and during the (contract) placement, evaluate the services provided by DOCS and keep in contact with candidate and client, in order to contribute to the satisfaction of and successful cooperation between client and candidate.

 - Document all relevant market, client, candidate and contract data in the database, in accordance with internal guidelines and legal requirements, in such way that relevant information is correct and available at all times.

-  Develop and maintain a network of candidates, as well as excellent relationships with dedicated clients, in collaboration with the direct / functional manager, in order to expand and maintain the database and support acquisition of new candidates, clients and assignments.

Experience & Qualifications

-  2+ years-experience as a in-house and/or agency recruiter

-  Search firm(headhunting) background preferred

-  BD and client management experience

-  Life Science, Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research(CRO) experience preferred

-  Must hold a right work permit in the respective country

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.   

What’s Next?

Following your application you will be contacted by one of our dedicated recruiters and if successful we will be able to provide you with more details about this opportunity.

ICON is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/D/V and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.