Senior Director, Business Development - Pharmacovigilance

ICON plc; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ICON plc, a leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization, is seeking a Senior Director of Business Development specializing in Pharmacovigilance. This pivotal role involves fostering client relationships, driving strategic initiatives, and overseeing account management to enhance service delivery and business growth.

Benefits

Various annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Competitive retirement planning

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Optional benefits like childcare vouchers and gym memberships

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Pharmacovigilance account management and sales.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Track record of achieving sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Manage the sales process from lead generation to contract negotiation.
• Monitor account performance and enhance client satisfaction.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Results-oriented mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, life sciences, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Senior Director, Business Development - Pharmacovigilance

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development

We are currently seeking a Senior Director, Business Development to join our diverse and dynamic team specialising in Pharmacovigilance. As a Senior Director at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in fostering client relationships, driving strategic initiatives, and contributing to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies.

What you will be doing

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, serving as a primary point of contact for communication and support.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand client needs, develop solutions, and ensure the successful delivery of services.

• Identify opportunities for account expansion and revenue growth, leveraging industry trends and market insights.

• Manage the end-to-end sales process, from lead generation to contract negotiation and close.

• Monitor account performance, track key metrics, and identify areas for improvement to enhance client satisfaction and retention.

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree in business, life sciences, or related field; advanced degree preferred.

• Proven experience in Pharmacovigilance account management, sales, or client services within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical research industry.

• Strong understanding of Pharmacovigilance and clinical trial operations, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

• Results-oriented mindset with a track record of achieving sales targets and driving business growth.

What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements

• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.

• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.

• Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.

• Life assurance

• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON 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 or submit a request here.

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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