Director, Clinical Operations

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.**Director, Clinical Operations****The role**:- Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, execution, control and completion of the Clinical operations.- Ensure delivery and development of the Clinical Operational management team against key metrics and driving the completion and delivery of the end to end service through a variety of metrics and KPI’s.- Responsible for multiple locations.- You will be a dedicated line manager for the Clinical Monitoring teams to the Clinical Operations Managers- Lead the overall delivery, through your management team, to drive execution of service, client satisfaction, quality and efficiencies.- Have responsibility for the budget of the department, in order to drive productivity and quality within the region.- You will be working closely with the VP Clinical Operations, on all critical issues and business growth opportunities.- Work closely with Business Development to support the growth of the country and provide regional/client based knowledge to achieve success.- Work closely with the functional heads of CRA monitoring so that global consistency, focus and development are achieved across their remit.- Drive innovation and continuous improvement in all areas of responsibility.**You will need**:- University degree in medicine, science, or equivalent- You will have had a successful career within the CRO/Pharmaceutical industry at a senior, independent and influencing level.- Excellent leadership skills, developed with a collaborative approach to driving performance and success in the global environment- Be a change agent and critical thinker who enjoys a challenge and wants to make a difference- Direct experience in managing a regional Clinical Operations and/or Data Management area of a CRO/Pharmaceutical company- Demonstrable track record in leading highly successful and motivated teams- Proven experience in strategic planning, risk management and change management- Solid experience in managing budgetary responsibility across a region**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.