SVP, Strategic Solutions

As a Senior Vice President, Strategic Solutions at ICON, you will lead the development and execution of innovative Functional Service Provider (FSP) and strategic outsourcing solutions for top pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare organisations.

This executive leadership role involves shaping client-centric strategies that drive sustainable growth, strengthen strategic partnerships, and deliver operational excellence across a global organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of global strategic solutions that support business growth, client retention, and market differentiation.
• Partner with executive leadership to define long-term FSP and outsourcing strategies aligned with organisational priorities and industry trends.
• Identify emerging market opportunities and develop innovative service offerings that strengthen ICON's competitive position.
• Serve as a senior executive sponsor and trusted advisor for key strategic accounts and partnerships.
• Engage directly with executive-level client stakeholders to articulate industry trends, workforce evolution, and the future of clinical development delivery models.
• Support business development efforts by helping clients solve complex operational challenges through tailored strategic solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and clinical research ecosystem.
• Provide executive oversight for large-scale global operations, ensuring consistent delivery, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across clinical operations, program management, strategic partnerships, delivery teams, and commercial organisations.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, scalability, and business performance.
• Lead organisational transformation efforts that support growth and operational maturity.
• Inspire and develop high-performing global teams within a complex matrix environment.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and customer focus.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to senior leaders while building organisational capability for future growth.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare, Business, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Significant senior leadership experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or healthcare services industry.
• Demonstrated success leading strategic business initiatives, building client partnerships, and driving organisational growth.
• Experience operating within FSP delivery models.
• Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and navigate complex global organisations.
• Experience leading large, geographically dispersed teams and managing organisations with significant global headcount.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to engage credibly at the C-suite level.
• Deep understanding of clinical development and evolving delivery models across the drug development landscape.
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic thinking balanced with operational rigor and execution excellence.
• The ability to translate market insights into scalable solutions that create value for clients and the business.
• A collaborative leadership style with a track record of leading through influence and driving results across functions.
• Able to travel domestically and internationally, as needed.
• Live in US, UK, or Ireland.

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.