Director, Product Management

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.

The Director, Product Management is a key member of the FIRECREST Senior Leadership team and is responsible for developing and driving the strategic product roadmap for FIRECREST within ICON. Reporting to the VP Firecrest, and working collaboratively across the FIRECREST and broader ICON teams, the Director, Product Management ensures that FIRECREST is strategically positioned in the marketplace so that FIRECREST sales and business goals with customers can be achieved.

This is a senior role in a fast growing part of the business. The ideal candidate will have a depth of experience in developing and successfully delivering digital product roadmaps, in particular in a Clinical Trials, Pharmaceutical or Digital Health environment.

Role & Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Minimum 10 years' experience in Product Management, ideally involving digital and clinical research or pharmaceutical technology solutions

* Knowledge of the clinical trial solutions landscape including emerging areas e.g. Decentralised Trials

* Experience managing a team of business Product Managers

* Experience driving a product portfolio and managing a pipeline of new opportunities from Ideation to Launch

* Advanced presentation skills geared towards persuasion and compelling vision of future state processes & solutions

* Advanced market research, business case development, analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills

* Excellent cross-departmental communication & collaboration/influencing skills

* Energetic individual, eager to manage multiple activities and priorities. Dedication to quality in all work tasks and deliverables. Passion for customer service.

* Ability to travel (approximately 20%) domestic and/or international.

* Demonstrable experience of stakeholder/relationship management with a client focused approach to work. Able to understand the business implications of decisions and impact on customer.

* Ability to work in a matrix environment and to value the importance of teamwork.

* Ability to set ambitious and realistic targets, drive execution and build culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Qualifications/Experience:

Experience of Digital Product Development methodologies and SaaS business models

Understanding of Artificial Intelligence and the transformative role it play

MBA a plus

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.