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.
Vice President, Icon University
Leads the ICON University team globally, leading a global Learning and Development Centre of Excellence in a regulated environment. This position will play an important role in the strategic growth of the company and is a key member of the HR Senior Leadership Team.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated an ability to provide leadership, management and oversight to a high-performing team while providing examples of how they helped transform the company’s learning organization. This individual will be a seasoned and motivational communicator who can inspire confidence in a culturally diverse global team, with global clients and fellow executives across the Company. This role is office based and open to applications from our key office hubs globally.
Responsibilities
- Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values (Accountability & Delivery, Integrity, Partnership and Collaboration) which center on our commitment to our People, Clients and operational excellence.
- Contribute to the strategic direction of HR through active participation in the HR Senior Leadership Team.
- Design and implementation of ICON University vision & strategy. Accountable for ICON’s learning strategy by delivering learning solutions that ensure teams are proficient and billable as efficiently as possible.
- Accountable for leading 6 distinct functional groups across ICON spanning clinical, learning, technical, IT, Media design, Business Partnering and project management.
- Full technical ownership of Tier 1 and Tier 2 enterprise system with LMS and also supporting Career Hub & Mav Simulation
- Responsible for providing revenue generating services with direct provision of support to ICON customers
- Develop constructive relationships with key executives and senior leaders across business
- Responsible for effective management of global team budget including vendor management
- Develop ICON University talent, through career development programmes and through the management of hi-potential team members
- In conjunction with business leads, define and implement strategies that are in alignment with ICON's business strategy, culture, and objectives for learning and development including the following:
- Conduct training needs analysis through the following:
- Ongoing analysis of core competencies against learning and training provided for all positions.
- Obtain feedback from business leads and staff regarding training/comprehension issues.
- Develop plans for new business initiatives, processes and technologies. Determine appropriate learning/knowledge transfer delivery methods and timing. Choose appropriate learning partners as needed.
- Work with implementation teams with regard to training roles in change management.
Supervision
- Leadership of the overall ICON University global team – circa 120 professionals across Client & Quality, Learning Operations, Digital Production, Learning Solutions and Professional Development
- Direct leadership of ICON U leadership team.
- Carrying out all relevant line management responsibilities including performance reviews, goal setting, development plans and annual compensation processes within budget and agreed parameters
- Leading and managing across the matrix organization by empowering and coaching them to deliver their key objectives.
- Drive a clear talent management strategy to achieve successor ready leadership within the group.
Experience
- Experience of operating in a global organization at a senior HR leadership level
- Experience working across multiple geographies, acknowledging the complexities of different markets
- Experience leading complex change and engagement programmes
- Experience building and delivering a Learning strategy leveraging multi-disciplinary teams
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred.
- Executive experience in the life science industry, with strong a preference for senior leadership experience leading large organizations.
- Minimum of ten years’ experience leading the Corporate Training function in a regulated life science organization.
- Ability to coordinate and manage all aspects of corporate training with a high level of demonstrated organizational skills.
- Executive-level problem solving and analytical skills combined with impeccable business judgment and ability to communicate with highly scientific client management teams.
- Possesses executive presence. Capable of establishing immediate credibility with business partners within the company, able to build consensus and achieve goals.
- Must be able to recruit and develop leadership and attract top talent to the organization in order build a succession plan.
- Able to work efficiently in a team oriented setting; can drive ideas and plans across an organization through influence as well as authority.
- Innovative approach to solving problems while considering implications of decisions made.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
- Ability to formulate a functional strategy, influence for buy in and execute for success
- Research and assess emerging best practices in training and technology to be utilized within ICON.
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.
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.
