Vice President, General Partner

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations. With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.

Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.

Vice-President, General Partner

ICON has the world's largest dedicated biotech division partnering with small and mid-sized biopharma developing transformative therapies with a flexible approach. Biotechnology companies are at the epicenter of innovative drug development, with discoveries spanning from genomic medicines to first-in-class immunotherapies. Typically focused on a small portfolio of compounds, or just a single compound, in a particular therapeutic indication, many biotech organizations lack the full spectrum of resources or infrastructure required to bring these novel therapies to market.

The Vice President, General Partner role is the key executive responsible for leading these critical partnerships across ICON’s biotech portfolio. The General Partner is the executive empowered to develop and leverage key Sponsor relationships and is responsible for facilitating and driving client satisfaction across their portfolio. This spans early engagement, strategic consultative R & D strategy and design, through oversight working closely with global leadership to proactively identify and solve potential barriers to successful delivery. This position will serve as the primary executive contact to the Sponsor for all development programs, operational and financial governance and will work closely with the ICON leaders across all service lines creating central accountability with a focused and client centric approach.

Leadership Core Values:

People and communication are at the core of our philosophy. Our leaders regardless of experience are humble, genuine and never forget why we do what we do, which is the patients we serve. The General Partner role exemplifies collaboration, engaging executive with an aptitude for driving change and performance as well as the ability to strategically and operationally evaluate and implement (possibly complex) programs and initiatives in full drug development. 

• Must have strong leadership and people development skills in order to ensure consistent and seamless global operations.

• Adept in working with various business leaders, building consensus around strategy across diverse regions .

• Provide strategic input into proposals, crafting innovative new approaches and program designs with partners and across ICON Biotech

• Participate in executive partner meetings and bid defenses providing operational and strategic input

• Coordinate and prepare clear and effective communications

• A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in appropriate science field required; advanced degree highly preferred

• Senior Management experience within Biotech R&D, Large CRO or Major Life Science Consulting firm

• Ten or more years in management positions in Clinical Development Operations or Clinical Project Management with a focus on biotechnology

• Proven track record of success in leadership role within a large CRO or Biotech organization

• Experienced in and knowledgeable about all key clinical operational functions (e.g. project management, clinical monitoring, data management processes, regulatory affairs and medical writing, etc.)

• Solid understanding of the drug development process

• Knowledge of FDA regulations GCPs/ICH

• Proven ability with high level influencing and negotiation skills

• Excellent communicator with ability to educate and influence decisions through clear written and verbal communication

• Live in the Western US

• Able to travel, as needed

Benefits of Working in ICON:Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.ICON, including subsidiaries, 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.

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