Senior Account Executive

Senior Account Executive -EMEA/US - Remote

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development

Title: Senior Director, Business Development

Location: Remote (EMEA/US)

At ICON, it’s 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 organization: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organization that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.

Overview

We are currently seeking a Senior Account Executive to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Senior Account Executive at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in fostering client relationships, driving strategic initiatives, and contributing to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies.

This team is dedicated to selling FSP to large and mid-sized pharma clients.

What You Will Be Doing:

- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, serving as a primary point of contact for communication and support.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand client needs, develop solutions, and ensure the successful delivery of services.
- Identify opportunities for account expansion and revenue growth, leveraging industry trends and market insights.
- Manage the end-to-end sales process, from lead generation to contract negotiation and close.
- Monitor account performance, track key metrics, and identify areas for improvement to enhance client satisfaction and retention.

Your Profile:

- Bachelor's degree in business, life sciences, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Proven experience in account management, sales, or client services within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical research industry
- Minimum 3-4 years sales experience in the CRO industry ideally selling both FSO and FSP services to large and mid-sized pharmaceutical clients
- Minimum 6 years sales experience in total with demonstrated sales success
- Thorough understanding of the clinical development process.
- Strong understanding of clinical trial operations, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Results-oriented mindset with a track record of achieving sales targets and driving business growth.

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What ICON can offer you:

- Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
- In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.
- Our benefits examples include:
- Various annual leave entitlements- A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.- Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.- Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.- Life assurance- Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.

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