Description
ICON is seeking a Biotech Strategy Lead, CNS/ Rare Disease, to play a key role in shaping innovative clinical development strategies and solutions for biotechnology clients.
As a Director, Biotech Strategy Lead, CNS/ Rare Disease, you will act as a strategic advisor, CNS/ Rare Disease therapeutic area expert, and thought leader, bringing deep understanding of CNS/ Rare Disease drug development, clinical operations, and the biotech environment to create differentiated solutions that address client needs and support business growth.
Responsibilities:
- Shape differentiated CNS/ Rare Disease clinical development and operational strategies for biotechnology opportunities
- Serve as a strategic advisor and CNS/ Rare Disease therapeutic area expert during client engagements
- Lead the strategic development of proposals and solutions, partnering across Business Development, Operations, Finance, Medical, Scientific, and CNS/ Rare Disease teams
- Build trusted relationships with biotech clients, developing a deep understanding of their CNS/ Rare Disease 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
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 CNS/ Rare Disease therapeutic area expertise, with a strong understanding of CNS/ Rare Disease 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
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