Manager, Solutions Architect (clinical study design feasibility)
ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.
We are currently seeking a Senior Manager, Solutions Architect to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Senior Manager, Solutions Architect at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing innovative solutions for clinical trials, contributing to the advancement of healthcare and medical research.
What you will be doing
• Participates to the delivery high quality client-focused proposals, budgets and client grids for new business opportunities within given timeframe
• Adhere to the proposal process
• Evaluate and understand client requirements for incoming Request for Proposals (RFPs) and provide operations and proposals teams with an architectural frame for budget design that is competitive and that supports the overall strategy
• Provides strategic input in the preparation, review and submission of proposals and budgets for new business opportunities within given timeframe
• Leads the Operations and Proposal Development Associates throughout the strategic components of proposal generation process including attending the proposal kick off, clinical strategy and other opportunity specific meetings as required
• Proactively engage the appropriate personnel including Operational teams from all functional areas that contribute to the proposal and Sales throughout the proposal generation process
• Provide consistent support to meet proposal submission timelines
• Attend bid defense preparation meetings and other client meetings as a support role as required
• Develops and implements training of Operational Teams in the strategic use of budgeting tools and materials as a means to facilitate their review and contribution of proposal budget development
• Provides strategic input in the development of budgeting tools to integrate innovation, efficiency and flexibility as a means to increase the value offer for clients and competitive bidding. Integration of efficiencies and adaptive costing for integrated ICON services.
• Leads initiatives related to the development of processes and tools to improve the accuracy and quality of proposals and contracts
• Comply with ICON administrative, training and human resources policies
• Provides input to departmental process improvements and participate in special projects periodically assigned, in addition to day-to-day duties
• As a member of staff, the employee is expected to embrace and contribute to our culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.
• Works well with other individuals and departments to solve problems.
• Communicates effectively with others at all levels within the organization and with clients/vendors.
• Capable of seeking and implementing standard and alternative solutions to problems.
• Anticipates problems before they occur and seeks solutions (risk mitigation).
• Does not let obstacles prevent completion of assignment, proactively seeks appropriate alternative solutions.
• Demonstrates resourcefulness; promotes the development of new ideas and solutions.
• Demonstrates capability to bring delayed or disrupted projects to successful conclusion.
• Consistently produce high-quality work.
• Ability and willingness to travel at least 10% of the time (international and domestic: fly and drive)
• Acts as leader to more junior staff
• Trains assigned team to ensure clients are receive proposals that are competitive, accurate and in a timely manner
*Trains assigned team on technical and administrative functions for multiple, simultaneous, complex projects.
*Ensures assigned team project activities are consistent with project requirements and contractual scope of work.
*Ensures assigned team are able to adapt to changes in deadlines and changes in the nature of assignments.
*Ensures assigned team are able to appropriately prioritize competing project demands.
Your profile
Bachelor's degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
Previous experience in clinical research, preferably within the CRO or pharmaceutical industry.
Understanding of study designs, clinical trial regulations, guidelines and industry standards.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities with a focus on driving results.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively work with sponsors directly
Fluent in Dutch and English
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 maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
- Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized 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, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
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 or submit a request here
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.
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