VP, Global Regulatory Affairs Consulting Services/ Ireland ,UK, Spain, Poland / Hybrid
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.
This is an exciting opportunity to join ICON as the VP of Global Regulatory Affairs to lead core global regulatory functions in support of outstanding delivery of regulatory services to our clients. Support extends the entire product lifecycle from development through to lifecycle management and provides regulatory guidance to our internal global clinical delivery functions and business development within ICON. The role requires developing strategic regulatory approaches, commercial management to drive revenue and manage budgets and utilization as well as overseeing regulatory submissions, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards, and primarily ensuring our services surpass our client expectations. As a key member of the leadership team, the VP will foster strong client relationships, build and manage global teams, and maintain ICON’s reputation as a regulatory leader in the industry.
What you will do
Oversee key regulatory consulting and operational services throughout the entire product lifecycle. Lead strategic growth strategies and ensure continual improvement in the delivery of:
Global Regulatory Clinical Trial Support
Global Regulatory Strategic and Advisory Consulting Services
Global Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls and Quality Services
Global Labeling Strategy and Operations Services
Global Project Management Services
Regulatory Operations Services
Global Medical Devices
Revenue & Budget Management:
Drive functional activities to meet or exceed global revenue and margin targets.
Partner with Finance to set budgets, track project revenue, manage costs, and forecast future revenue.
Business Development:
Oversee global Business Development activities within regulatory functions including the bundling and cross selling of services to customize service offerings to meet client needs.
Support broader ICON Business Development needs and build service offering awareness internally and externally.
Establish and maintain customer relationships in a consultative, operational, and business development capacity.
Organizational Leadership:
Build and maintain an optimal global organizational structure, allocating resources to projects and initiatives.
Oversee staff hiring, manage performance expectations, develop staff, and plan for succession.
Ensure all projects are delivered on time, to quality expectations, and in compliance with ethical, legal, and regulatory standards.
Regulatory Delivery:
Act as a Strategic Regulatory Advisor to customers and internal stakeholders, providing effective and timely regulatory advice.
Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of all key regulatory documents such as Marketing Authorization Applications (MAAs), New Drug Applications (NDAs), Clinical Trial Applications (CTAs), and Investigational New Drugs (INDs), Lifecycle management and Maintenance Submissions .
Provide regulatory input and oversee regulatory agency meetings.
Maintain a system of regulatory intelligence at global, regional, and local levels.
Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of validated technology and operational processes to support future operations.
Executive Reporting:
Compliance & Process Improvement:
Ensure corrective and preventative actions are taken in a timely manner to address issues.
Recognize and adhere to ICON's values centered around People, Clients, and Performance.
Foster a culture of process improvement aimed at streamlining processes, adding value to the business, and meeting client needs.
Your Profile
Education: A Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field is required; a Master's degree or MBA is preferred.
Experience: 10+ years of experience in global regulatory affairs within a CRO environment and industry position (preferred).
Leadership Skills: Proven leadership experience in managing large, global cross-functional teams, including the ability to drive performance, accountability, and engagement across multiple functions.
Financial Acumen: Proven ability to manage budgets, control costs, and ensure financial targets are met. Direct P&L responsibility preferred. Experience in financial reporting and analysis to support business objectives.
Strategic Thinking: Strong strategic and analytical skills, with the ability to develop and execute business strategies that align with organizational goals and drive growth.
Regulatory Knowledge: Strong knowledge of global regulatory requirements and processes, including submissions for MAAs, NDAs, CTAs, INDs, and post-licensing activities
Communication Skills: Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, senior management, and cross-functional teams.
Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and driving continuous improvement in processes, systems, and client delivery.
Located – Ireland/ UK/ Spain/ Poland near an ICON office
Travel -- Able to travel internationally
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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, diversity, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative which helps us better serve our people, patients, customers, and our communities. We're proud of our diverse workforce and the work we’ve done to become a more inclusive organisation. 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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