Vice President, Strategic Alliance Management
Company: ICON Clinical Research
Location: Columbus
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
VP, Alliance ManagementLocation: US (Remote)At ICON, its our
people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a
better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission
to advance and improve patients lives.Our Own It culture is driven
by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us
apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration,
Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research
Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to
patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of
choice in drug development.Thats our vision. Were driven by it. And
we need talented people who share it. If youre as driven as we are,
join us. Youll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment,
with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the
sector, and youll be helping shape an industry.Position Summary:The
VP, Alliance Management will oversee the effective management of an
ICON strategic client program to ensure the successful development
and quality delivery of the client's study portfolio while serving
as a primary strategic resource with the client.Job
Description:
- Establish and maintain the strategic relationship with the
client
- Accountable for the development and maintenance of the
strategic relationship with the client
- Serve as the principal strategic liaison,main point of contact
for the client for the development portfolio
- Serve as a liaisonwith strategic clients on significant project
developments and new business(horizonpipelineplanning)
- Identify potential for external resources (ARO)
- Ensure a consistent One-ICON I One-Team experience is realized
by the client
- Keep senior management and ICON project teams informed of
project status, issues, processes and strategy in relation to
budget, personnel, quality and timelines
- Provide senior management with reports on a regular basis
(timing to be determined for each program)
- Escalate issues and drive for resolution of study related
issues internally and externally across all projects in conjunction
I collaboration with the Divisional I Operational VPs, TAGs,
Project Teams, other groups and divisions
- Liaise with other functional I divisional ICON senior
management to improve the effectiveness of strategic partnerships,
ensuring interdepartmental and interdivisional processes are
efficient and cost effective
- Responsible for understanding and communicating the client's
perspective /strategy to ICON and for overseeing the ICON work
being conducted across all line functions and divisions
- Maintain an appropriate level of knowledge and understanding
regarding project issues with the ability to "drill down" to
details needed.
- Serve on Governance Committees
- Co-chair Joint Operations Committee with Client Counterpart, as
appropriate
- Participate as a member of the Executive Committee, as
appropriate
- Work with Business Development and Functional Departments to
provide strategic direction to business development plans and
support business development at strategic client meetings to ensure
growth in the partnerships
- Work with BD to expand utilization of ICON services and
participate in Bid Defense Activities for the clients as
appropriate
- Collect and Report Metrics from strategic partnerships to help
quantify improvements and/or declines in: productivity,
efficiencies, costs, and quality
- Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's valueswhich centers
around our commitment to People, Clients and Performance.
- As a Manager, the employee is expected to recognize the
importance of and create a culture of process improvement with a
focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business
and meeting client needs.
- Travel (approximately 50%) domestic and/or international
- Other duties as assigned
- Initiate and manage alliances as defined by the Executive
VPBenefits of Working in ICON:Our success depends on the quality of
our people. Thats why weve made it a priority to build a culture
that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.We offer very
competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we
regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual
bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals both ours and yours.
We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and
their families and offer competitive retirement plans and related
benefits such as life assurance so you can save and plan with
confidence for the years ahead. But beyond the competitive salaries
and comprehensive benefits, youll benefit from an environment where
you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive
lasting change.ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer
and 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 through the form below.
Keywords: ICON Clinical Research, Columbus , Vice President, Strategic Alliance Management, Executive , Columbus, Ohio
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