Vice President, Business Development

VP, Business Development FSP & Blended Solutions - US and UK - Remote

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 Vice President, Business Development to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Vice President, Business Development at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in leading FSP strategic initiatives and blended solutions to drive growth, expand market presence, and enhance partnerships, thereby contributing to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies.

What you will be doing

• Developing and executing comprehensive business development strategies to achieve revenue targets and business objectives.

• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, including strategic partnerships, collaborations, and client acquisitions.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, partners, and industry leaders.

• Leading negotiations and contract discussions to secure new business opportunities and strategic partnerships.

• Providing leadership and direction to the business development team, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and accountability.

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Life Sciences, or related field; MBA preferred.

• Proven track record of success in senior business development leadership roles within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical research industry.

• Extensive experience in developing and executing strategic plans to drive revenue growth and market expansion.

• Strong understanding of clinical trial processes, regulatory requirements, and industry trends.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.

• Ability to travel, as needed

• Live in the US or UK

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.

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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