About this role
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
We are currently seeking a Director of Business Development to join our diverse and dynamic team. As the Director of Business Development at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in driving growth and strategic partnerships by identifying new business opportunities and enhancing client relationships. Your leadership will be essential in expanding our market presence and ensuring that ICON remains a leader in clinical research services.
What You Will Be Doing:- Developing and executing a comprehensive business development strategy that aligns with ICON’s overall objectives and market opportunities.
- Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, including collaborations, partnerships, and client engagement initiatives.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, clients, and industry partners to drive growth and enhance ICON’s reputation.
- Leading proposal development efforts and presenting innovative solutions to prospective clients.
- Analyzing market trends and competitor activities to inform strategic decision-making and identify areas for growth.
- Advanced degree in business, life sciences, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Extensive experience in business development within the clinical research or healthcare sector, with a proven track record of driving growth.
- Strong understanding of the clinical trial process and the needs of clients in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Proven leadership abilities, with experience managing cross-functional teams and driving strategic initiatives.
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, 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.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. 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.
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 or submit a request here.
Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.
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Other facts
About ICON plc
Since our foundation in Dublin, Ireland in 1990, our mission has been to help our clients to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. We do this by delivering best in class information, solutions and performance, with an unyielding focus on quality at all times.
We offer a full range of consulting, development and commercialisation services from a global network of offices in 53 countries. We focus our innovation on the factors that are critical to our clients – reducing time to market, reducing cost, and increasing quality – and our global team of experts has extensive experience in a broad range of therapeutic areas.
What you'll do
- The Director of Business Development will develop and execute a comprehensive strategy to drive growth and enhance client relationships. This role involves identifying new business opportunities and leading proposal development efforts.
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