Senior Vice President, Strategic Solutions

ICON plc

6d • Remote

About The Position

ICON is seeking a visionary, commercially minded Senior Vice President, Strategic Solutions to lead the development and execution of innovative Functional Service Provider (FSP) and strategic outsourcing solutions for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare organizations. The role shapes client-centric strategies that drive sustainable growth, strengthen strategic partnerships, and deliver operational excellence across a global organization. The SVP serves as a trusted advisor to clients and executive stakeholders, drawing on industry expertise to develop differentiated solutions that address evolving market needs and support customer success.

This executive leadership position combines strategic direction and operational oversight. The successful candidate will engage with C-suite stakeholders, translate operational challenges into scalable solutions, provide executive oversight for global operations, and lead transformation and continuous improvement efforts. The role also involves inspiring and developing high-performing global teams in a complex matrix environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare, Business, or a related discipline.
• Significant senior leadership experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or healthcare services industry.
• Demonstrated success leading strategic business initiatives, building client partnerships, and driving organizational growth.
• Experience operating within FSP delivery models.
• Ability to influence executive stakeholders and navigate complex global organizations.
• Experience leading large, geographically dispersed teams and managing organizations with significant global headcount.
• Strong executive presence and credibility with C-suite stakeholders.
• 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.
• Ability to translate market insights into scalable solutions that create value for clients and the business.
• Collaborative leadership style, with a record of leading through influence and driving cross-functional results.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Must live in the US, UK, or Ireland.
• Must have the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Nice To Haves

• An advanced degree.

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 organizational priorities and industry trends.
• Identify emerging market opportunities and develop service offerings that strengthen ICON's competitive position.
• Serve as an executive sponsor and trusted advisor for key strategic accounts and partnerships.
• Engage with executive-level client stakeholders on industry trends, workforce evolution, and clinical development delivery models.
• Support business development by helping clients address complex operational challenges with tailored strategic solutions.
• Build and maintain relationships across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and clinical research ecosystem.
• Provide executive oversight for large-scale global operations to ensure consistent delivery, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across clinical operations, program management, strategic partnerships, delivery teams, and commercial organizations.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, scalability, and business performance.
• Lead organizational transformation efforts that support growth and operational maturity.
• Inspire and develop high-performing global teams in a complex matrix environment.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and customer focus.
• Coach and mentor senior leaders and build organizational capability for future growth.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-related incentives.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior