Description
ICON is seeking a Biotech Strategy Lead, Oncology to play a key role in shaping innovative clinical development strategies and solutions for biotechnology clients, with a specific focus on Oncology.
As a Director, Biotech Strategy Lead, Oncology, you will act as a strategic advisor, oncology therapeutic area expert, and thought leader, bringing deep understanding of oncology drug development, clinical operations, and the biotech environment to create differentiated solutions that address client needs and support business growth.
Responsibilities
- Shape differentiated Oncology clinical development and operational strategies for biotechnology opportunities
- Serve as a strategic advisor and Oncology therapeutic area expert during client engagements
- Lead the strategic development of proposals and solutions, partnering across Business Development, Operations, Finance, Medical, Scientific, and Oncology teams
- Build trusted relationships with biotech clients, developing a deep understanding of their Oncology pipelines, development priorities, and business objectives
- Provide strategic oversight from solution development through execution, evaluating operational feasibility, financial assumptions, risks, KPIs, KRIs, quality indicators, and performance data
- Apply deep Oncology and drug development expertise to business strategy, providing insight into evolving development approaches, scientific and clinical trends, operational challenges, competitive dynamics, and changing client needs within the Oncology market
- Strengthen ICON's Oncology positioning and capabilities through cross-functional collaboration, continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and participation in client meetings, conferences, webinars, scientific forums, and other thought leadership activities
Your Profile
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business Administration, or a related discipline
- Approximately 9 or more years of experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, clinical research, or drug development environment
- Demonstrated Oncology therapeutic area expertise, with a strong understanding of Oncology drug development, clinical development strategies, study design considerations, and operational challenges within the biotech environment
- Demonstrated experience supporting business development activities, including proposal strategy, opportunity assessment, client presentations, bid defenses, and development of differentiated client solutions
- Experience translating scientific, clinical, operational, and commercial considerations into strategic solutions that are both operationally feasible and responsive to the needs of oncology biotech clients
- Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders within a global, matrixed organization without relying on direct reporting-line authority
- Executive-level communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-management skills
- Strong business acumen, analytical thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to assess development challenges, business risks, financial considerations, and operational performance to inform strategic decision-making
- Live in the US and able to travel approximately 25% based on business and client needs
Rewards & Benefits
- 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