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.

The Role:

• Participate in the development, support and on-going maintenance of all costing tools and associated modules.
• Support Business Development in the winning of new business for ICON
• Support Client Contract Services in the management of contract and change orders
• Recognize, exemplify, understand, and adhere to ICON’s values which center around our commitment to People, Clients, and Performance.
• To ensure the operational effectiveness of Business Development through development, maintenance, and training responsibilities applicable to costing systems.

JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

To ensure the operational effectiveness of Business Development through development, maintenance, and training responsibilities applicable to systems and analysis.

• Work with other ICON Regions and divisions to develop and maintain the GPT.

• Participate in the development and improvement of current systems, tools, and processes
• Maintain current systems, tools, and processes
• Identify future needs and propose methods to best utilize technology to improve the efficiency of the department
• Proactively assist in the identification of training and development requirements of potential users of Business Development systems and tools
• Provide initial and ongoing training and support to all potential users of Business Development systems and tools
• Support the team in delivering high quality client-focused proposals, budgets and client grids for new business opportunities within given timeframe
• Train and mentor Systems Analysts as appropriate.
• Evaluate Systems Analysts for ongoing performance reviews (PRP)
• Assist the Directors, Proposals and Client Contracts Services in developing and improving training and educational materials for Proposal Development Associates and Contract Analysts
• Contribute to the development of processes and tools to improve the accuracy and quality of proposals and contracts*
• Assist with continuous departmental process improvements and participate in special projects periodically assigned, in addition to day-to-day duties
• Comply with ICON administrative, training and human resources policies*
• Ability and willingness to travel at least 10% of the time (international and domestic: fly and drive)*

To be successful in the role, you will ideally have:

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.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Prior experience in pharmaceutical / CRO industry or equivalent
• Prior experience in proposal development or outsourcing and/or relevant related experience/qualifications
• Prior experience in (Sponsor) outsourcing management (Contract and Change Orders) and/or relevant related experience/qualifications
• Prior staff management experience
• Good understanding of industry cost drivers
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Must be a self-starter, pro-active and professional with an ability to function in a high-paced, dynamic environment.
• Must be able to work independently, be highly motivated and a strong team player
• The ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Fluency in English and excellent written English skills are essential
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft excel, Microsoft word and Microsoft outlook.

• Due to the nature of this position it may be required for the employee to travel.Therefore,dependent on the employees location, the employee may be required to possess a valid Drivers license

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.

Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply: link