Vice President, Clinical Operations

Vice-President, Clinical Operations, US

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:

• Communicate with the Executive VP for Global Clinical Operations & Data Management on all client deliverables.
• Within the matrix structure work with the functional heads to agree changes and operational deliveries across their region(s)
• Developing key relationships with customers and where needed participate on customer steering committees.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in all areas of responsibility
• Provide effective management support through the regional team to deliver a high performing culture.
• Travel (approximately 30%) domestic and/or international
• Overall budgeting responsibilities to drive productivity and quality within the region.
• Working closely with Business Development to support the growth of the region and provide regional based knowledge to achieve success.
• Other duties as assigned
• Management of the Clinical Director teams.
• Recognize. exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which centers around our commitment to People, Clients and Performance.
• As a Manager, the employee is expected to recognize the importance of and create a culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.
• Communicate with the Executive VP for Global Clinical Operations & Data Management on all critical issues and business growth opportunities.
• Providing financial oversight for clinical activities.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with our clients
• Responsible for the overall performance, quality, execution, control and completion of the Clinical Operations services within the designated region
• Working closely with the functional heads of CRA monitoring and Study start up activities so that global consistency, focus and development are achieved across the regions.
• Overall decision responsibilities in regard to resourcing, line management, training, functional delivery and agreeing high quality measurements within their region
• As a member of staff, the employee is expected to embrace and contribute to our culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.
• Delivery of services against the key metrics to enabling ICON to achieve growth and an outstanding reputation in the CRO market
• Drive the completion and delivery of the end to end service by the delivery of services through a variety of metrics and KPI's.
• Oversight and executive of all Clinical monitoring activities, to achieve key matrix, including productivity and quality levels.
• Leading the overall delivery, through the management team, to drive execution of service, customer satisfaction, quality and efficiencies.
• Represent ICON and their region of expertise across key client portfolios. on executive steering committees and at bid defense meetings.

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.