Lead KCR Emerging Oncology Biotech global operations for ICON plc. Direct project management, clinical monitoring, regulatory, contracts, vendor management, and strategic growth.
Responsibilities
Act as Head of KCR Emerging Oncology Biotech Global Operations, North America, providing leadership and directing operations.
Develop and execute global development and operational strategy for KCR EOB to meet annual performance goals.
Lead clinical trial delivery across global operations, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely execution.
Oversee resource planning, hiring strategies, staff development, and performance management across the EOB group.
Partner with functional leaders to enhance and harmonize business processes, promoting efficiency and collaboration.
Represent ICON in client meetings, bid defenses, audits, and vendor interactions.
Support proposal development, presentations, and contract negotiations to win and grow business.
Track and report key project and operational metrics; identify risks and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure services are conducted according to Project Plans, SOPs, GCPs, ICH guidelines and local laws and regulations while ensuring profitability and customer service.
Foster a positive, results-oriented work environment that promotes teamwork, professional development, and ethical standards.
Requirements
An advanced degree in project management, business administration, or a related field.
Extensive experience as a Senior director of Executive Director within project management.
Proven track record of leading large-scale projects and managing project management teams.
Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including experience in strategic planning and influencing organizational project outcomes.
A strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
Proven leadership experience in global clinical and project operations, ideally within oncology.
Strong track record in team leadership, strategic planning, and operational execution.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments and geographies.
Experience in client-facing roles, including business development and bid defenses.
At least 10 years of progressive experience within a CRO.
Benefits
In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits.
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, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised 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, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.
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