Senior Director, Nonclinical/Preclinical Drug Development Services
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 Director, Nonclinical/Preclinical Drug Development Services to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Senior Director in this role at ICON, you will be responsible for overseeing and guiding nonclinical and preclinical drug development services, ensuring that our clients receive high-quality support throughout the drug development lifecycle. You will contribute to advancing innovative therapies by providing strategic leadership, fostering collaborations, and driving operational excellence in nonclinical study design and execution.
What You Will Be Doing:- Leading the development and execution of nonclinical and preclinical drug development strategies to support client projects.
- Managing cross-functional teams to ensure successful study design, implementation, and regulatory compliance.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to facilitate project success.
- Identifying opportunities for process improvements and innovation within nonclinical and preclinical services.
- Providing mentorship and guidance to team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Your Profile:- Advanced degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in a relevant scientific field, such as pharmacology, toxicology, or biomedical sciences.
- Extensive experience in nonclinical or preclinical drug development, with a proven track record of leadership in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and guidelines related to nonclinical studies.
- Exceptional leadership and project management skills, with the ability to drive results in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and build effective partnerships.
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, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. 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.
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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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