ICON plc

Director, Business Development

ICON plc • $125K — $150K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, life sciences, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred
  • Extensive experience in business development within the clinical research or healthcare sector
  • Strong understanding of the clinical trial process and client needs in pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries
  • Exceptional communication and negotiation skills
  • Proven leadership abilities managing cross-functional teams
  • Willingness to travel approximately 40%

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive business development strategy aligned with ICON's objectives and market opportunities
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including collaborations and partnerships
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and clients
  • Lead proposal development efforts and present innovative solutions to prospective clients
  • Analyze market trends and competitor activities to inform strategic decision-making

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary and performance-related incentives
  • Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement and pension plans
  • Life assurance and disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
  • Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways
Full Job Description
Senior Account Executive (RWE) - Remote, US

As a Director, Business Development at ICON, you will drive growth and strategic partnerships by identifying new business opportunities and enhance client relationships.

What You Will Do:

You will direct business development activities, ensuring quality, efficiency, and alignment with business objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

  • 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.

Your Profile:

You will bring significant business development experience, with a track record of building high-performing teams and delivering results.

Required qualifications and experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, life sciences, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred
  • 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.
  • Willingness to travel as required (approximately 40%)

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.


Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.


Benefits may include:

  • Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
  • Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
  • Retirement and pension plans
  • Life assurance and disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
  • Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.


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About ICON plc

ICON plc is a global provider of drug development and commercialisation services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. The company specialises in the strategic development, management and analysis of programs that support clinical development. ICON has approximately 15700 employees in 40 countries. The company was founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1990 and is headquartered in Leopardstown, Dublin. ICON has been publicly traded on the NASDAQ since 1998.
Learn more about ICON plc
Size
39,300 employees
Market Cap
$16.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$332.3 million
Founded
2017
5 Year Trend
+26.9%
Revenue
$2.7 billion
NASDAQ

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