ICON

Senior Vice President, Strategic Solutions

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerICON
LocationUnited States
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted2 Oct 2026

SVP, Strategic Solutions - REMOTE -- US, UK, Ireland

At ICON Strategic Solutions, you will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON’s global expertise.

As the world’s largest FSP organisation, with over 90 sponsor partnerships, we offer stability, career development and a collaborative environment where your work contributes to the development of treatments that benefit patients worldwide.

At ICON, we are seeking a visionary and commercially minded Senior Vice President, Strategic Solutions to lead the development and execution of innovative Functional Service Provider (FSP) and strategic outsourcing solutions for some of the world's leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare organizations.

This executive leadership role is responsible for shaping client-centric strategies that drive sustainable growth, strengthen strategic partnerships, and deliver operational excellence across a global organization. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to clients and executive stakeholders, leveraging deep industry expertise to develop differentiated solutions that address evolving market needs and accelerate customer success. The ideal leader combines strong executive presence with operational depth, bringing the ability to engage confidently with C-suite executives while also translating complex operational challenges into scalable, innovative solutions.

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What You Will Do

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 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 organizations.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, scalability, and business performance.
Lead organizational 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 organizational 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 organizational growth.
Experience operating within FSP delivery models.
Proven 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 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

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Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

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

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.

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