# Sr Director Therapeutic Area (Oncology)

**Company**: ICON plc
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Healthcare
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

ICON is seeking a strategic Oncology expert to join our Drug Development & Consulting team in a highly visible, client-facing role based in Shanghai or Beijing, with flexible office or home working arrangements.

As a Senior Director, Drug Development & Consulting – Oncology, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across the industry, including CEOs, CMOs, and Oncology Therapeutic Area Heads. You will deliver bespoke, asset-centric solutions while shaping oncology drug development strategies across the full lifecycle.

**The Role**

This is a consultative and advisory role where you will serve as a key scientific partner to both external clients and internal teams. Often acting as the first technical point of contact, you will play a critical role in pre-sales activities, proposal strategy, and long-term partnership development within oncology.

**Key Responsibilities**

- Lead strategic oncology drug development program design, delivering tailored, asset-focused solutions across solid tumors and/or hematologic malignancies

- Own protocol development, including design, review, and evaluation for oncology clinical trials

- Partner directly with senior client stakeholders to provide expert guidance on oncology data interpretation and development strategy

- Act as the scientific and strategic lead in proposal development and bid defense activities

- Build and maintain relationships with oncology key opinion leaders, advisory boards, and regulatory bodies

- Contribute to the development of new oncology-focused service offerings and support growth in this therapeutic area

- Provide training, mentorship, and thought leadership in oncology to internal teams and external clients

- Participate in portfolio reviews, governance activities, and project oversight as needed

- Support operational teams with scientific input, including investigator meetings and oncology-specific project discussions

- Represent ICON at oncology congresses and scientific meetings to promote clinical and scientific excellence

**What You Bring**

- Deep expertise in oncology drug development (solid tumors and/or hematologic malignancies)

- Strong understanding of oncology clinical trial design, endpoints, and evolving treatment landscapes (e.g., immuno-oncology, targeted therapies)

- Proven ability to operate in a strategic, client-facing, and consultative environment

- Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making

- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex oncology data into actionable insights

- A collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally in a global environment

- MD or PhD required

**Additional Information**

- Approximately 30-40% travel (domestic and international)

- Opportunity to work in a highly visible, impact-driven role shaping the future of oncology drug development

**Rewards & Benefits**

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include:

- 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

## Skills

### Required
- oncology drug development
- clinical trial design
- regulatory affairs
- scientific writing
- presentation skills

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