ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations.
With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.
Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.
Vice-President, General Partner
The Role:
Responsible for the delivery of projects for key therapeutic areas within a Sponsor’s R&D organization. Activities include providing oversight and working closely the global Project Management team to proactively identify and solve potential barriers to successful delivery, communicating with functional management to ensure adequate and timely staffing of projects, development and tracking of KPIs, providing oversight of the Quality Management Plan, and the creation of innovative solutions designed to maximize efficiencies and productivity to achieve the Sponsor's short-term and the long-term objectives. Financial oversight and oversight of the program budgets This position will serve as the primary contact to the Sponsor for all Early Development programs, and will work closely with the PRA leaders of the later phase development teams.
Leadership Core Values:
People and communication are at the core of our philosophy. Our leaders regardless of experience are humble, genuine and never forget why we do what we do, which is the patients we reach. You will be a collaborative, engaging senior project management professional with an aptitude for driving change and performance as well as the ability to strategically and tactically evaluate and implement (possibly complex) programs and initiatives in full drug development. You will also be adept in working with various business leaders, building consensus around strategy across diverse regions. In addition, you must have strong leadership and people development skills in order to ensure consistent and seamless global Operations.
Lead effort on continuous evaluation of processes to identify inefficiencies and remediate issues to ensure and maintain company's competitive advantage
Lead development of standardized solutions, core processes and metrics for all assigned programs
Ensure regulatory compliance of all operations
Build and maintain strong effective relationships with the Sponsor as well as interdepartmental staff throughout the company
Provide appropriate early clinical/strategic input to company decisions
Provide strategic input into proposals, crafting innovative new approaches and program designs
Participate in client meetings and bid defenses providing operational and strategic input Coordinate and prepare clear and effective communications
Attend and present a BS degree in appropriate science field; advanced degree highly preferred
Senior Management experience within Pharma R&D, Large CRO or Major Life Science Consulting firm
Ten or more years in management positions in Clinical Development Operations or Clinical Project Management with a focus on Early development
Proven track record of success in leadership role within a large CRO or Pharmaceutical organization
Experienced in and knowledgeable about all key clinical operational functions (e.g. project management, clinical monitoring, data management processes, regulatory affairs and medical writing, etc.)
Solid understanding of the drug development process
Knowledge of FDA regulations GCPs/ICH
Proven ability with high level influencing and negotiation skills
Excellent communicator with ability to educate and influence decisions through clear written and verbal communication
Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.
At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.
ICON, including subsidiaries, 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.
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 through the form below.
