Senior Director, Clinical Operations - Home-Based
- Canada, United States
- ICON Strategic Solutions
- Clinical Trial Management
About the role
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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.
Position Summary:
Provide operational and strategic leadership to effectively manage the activities of Clinical Operations, and supervise our people (multiple locations and or regions) in a manner that ensures all delivery targets are met with highest quality, whilst balancing productivity, revenue and margins. Includes developing and operationalising concepts of alternative monitoring models.
- Dedicated People Leader for the Clinical Operations team at country or regional level
- Provide effective management support through your management team to deliver a high performing culture including managing attrition, development and engagement of the operational group
- Carrying out all relevant People Leadership responsibilities including performance assessments, goal setting and development plans
- Leading and managing the local clinical operations management team by empowering and coaching them to deliver their key objectives
- Undergraduate degree, or its international equivalent, in clinical science or health-related field from an accredited institution preferred
- Minimum 10 years of management experience within a CRO setting
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.
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. See all locations Learn more about Our Culture at ICON
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