Vice President, Data Management

VP & Global Head, Data Management

Location: US, EMEA, India

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 organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation 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.

Position Summary:

The VP, Data Management will act as Global Head leading the Data Management Operations and managing full P&L while providing global Business Development support for Data Management. The VP, Data Management will oversee management of Data Management projects, ensuring high standards of client satisfaction, quality, and efficiency are maintained.

Responsibilities:
• Ensure project timelines are met
• Ensure projects are completed within or below budget
• Ensure a high level of client satisfaction
• Keep executive management informed of Data Management project and office status in relation to budget, personnel, quality and timelines.
• Provide executive management with reports on a monthly basis
• Liaise with other ICON managers to improve the effectiveness of the organization
• Ensure interdepartmental processes are efficient and cost effective
• Maintain a high level knowledge regarding Data Management project issues with the ability to “drill down” to detail as needed
• Provide direction to Data Management personnel including hiring, training, and coaching to develop employee skills and evaluate performance.
• Oversee the effective management of all staff within Data Management.
• Ensure accountability and responsibility at all levels
• Maintain ICON’s culture and values
• Engender openness and trust
• Ensure open communications
• Serve as a liaison with clients on significant project developments and new business, as appropriate.
• Contact clients (senior management/department heads) on a quarterly basis to ensure client satisfaction
• Institute corrective actions as needed
• Notify executive management regarding any serious issues
• Overview the planning, acquisition, and implementation of systems to meet the Data Management needs of the organization.
• Interact with other functions within the organisation to ensure that the functions within Data Management operate efficiently and meet applicable regulatory requirements.
• Provide strategic direction to business development plans and support business development at client meetings to ensure growth in the regions
• Prepare and manage departmental budget in keeping with departmental objectives and goals as well as corporate objectives and goals.
• Oversee the development of Standard Operating Procedures and Guidelines for the functioning of Data Management.
• Proactively support and lead the implementation of regional initiatives to meet business requirements

• Communication
• Establish regular methods and channels of communication within Data Management to ensure they are up to date and informed of company initiatives and progress.
• Act as the liaison person for driving company initiatives as assigned
• Ensure collaboration and cooperation between departments
• Liaises and communicates with other Data Management groups within the organization.
• In cooperation with appropriate senior management, and with the support of the Finance group, develop and maintain DM budgets for ROW and Europe to meet annual targets.
• Institute cost control measures as needed
• Notify executive management of budgetary issues

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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