Sr Director Clinical Strategy and Optimization (Medical Device)
- Dublin, Raleigh
- Clinical Project Management
- ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
- Hybrid: Office/Remote
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Sr Director Clinical Strategy and Optimization
At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives.
Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organization: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organization that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.
That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.
If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.
Role Responsibilities:
- Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values, which centers on our commitment to People, Clients and Performance
- Lead clinical strategy and operational optimization
- Support business development as an operational & therapeutic expert
- Ensure comprehensive strategy and operational risks are reviewed to identify solutions
- Create and lead proposal documents and budget development based on study design, assessment, proposed solutions
- Experience running device studies in Cardiology, Oncology, Infectious Disease, etc., with experience required across multiple therapeutic areas
- Manage the proposal process, functional operational bidders to ensure that quality proposal delivery goals are met
- Keeps Global VP, PM, business sponsors, business-unit leadership and all stake-holders regularly informed of proposal progress, risks and issues through periodic reporting
- Ensure team alignment with cross-functional leadership goals and company initiatives
- Act as the key client contact for designated clinical projects/programs and develop successful relationships with clients to drive increased volume of business. This includes active participation in client operations committee or executive committees as necessary.
- Demonstrate understanding of device development including planning and delivery for a product through multiple stages of development.
What you'll need:
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 15+ years of related experience (Medical Device/In-Vitro Diagnostics)
- US and EU Project Management and clinical oversight/experience, Japan and ROW experience beneficial
- Prior CRO experience required, sponsor and/or lab preferred
Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.
We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.
ICON 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.
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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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