Vice President, Project Delivery (CNS)

ICON plc; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare intelligence organization is seeking a Vice President, Project Delivery to oversee clinical projects in a hybrid role. This pivotal position requires extensive experience in CNS clinical research and strong leadership skills. You will design strategies to enhance client satisfaction and improve project outcomes while fostering a culture of innovation. Competitive salary and a range of benefits are offered.

Benefits

Various annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Competitive retirement planning

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible optional benefits

Qualifications

• Master's degree strongly preferred.
• Extensive leadership experience in CNS clinical research.
• Proven record of managing large P&L portfolios.
• Experience leading globally dispersed teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement project delivery strategies.
• Lead a high-performing team for CNS-focused clinical trials.
• Manage objectives, scope, and deliverables with cross-functional teams.
• Track performance metrics and improve processes.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Strategic problem-solving

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Commitment to diversity

Education

Master’s degree in Life Sciences or Business Administration

Job description

VP, Project Delivery - CNS - Hybrid

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

Vice President, Project Delivery – CNS
Join our diverse, dynamic, and mission-driven team as Vice President, Project Delivery – CNS. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the successful execution of clinical projects, drive operational excellence, and ensure exceptional client experiences. You will shape and implement strategies that advance project outcomes, strengthen partnerships, and inspire collaboration across our global teams.

What You’ll Do

• Design and implement project delivery strategies that align with business goals and enhance client satisfaction.

• Lead a high-performing team to deliver CNS-focused clinical trials and projects on time, with the highest quality standards.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to define objectives, scope, and deliverables while effectively managing resources.

• Track performance metrics and apply best practices to continually improve processes and results.

• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring

• Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Business Administration, or related field strongly preferred

• Extensive leadership experience in CNS clinical research, with a strong record of supporting biotech clients.

• Proven financial acumen, including successful management of large P&L portfolios.

• Strategic problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex challenges.

• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders.

• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and a positive team culture.

• Experience leading and motivating globally dispersed teams.

• Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement from one of our offices: Raleigh, NC; Blue Bell, PA; Dublin, Ireland; Reading, UK; Warsaw, Poland; Barcelona, Spain; or Sofia, Bulgaria.

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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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