Executive Director, Business Development - EMEA
ICON is a integral healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

As an Executive Director, Business Development at ICON, you will play a key leadership role in driving strategic growth across our early phase clinical research business. You will leverage your expertise in clinical pharmacology and business development to build strong client partnerships, identify new opportunities, and develop strategies that support the continued growth of ICON’s early phase capabilities across Europe.
This is a strategic sales leadership role, requiring a strong understanding of Phase I clinical pharmacology, early patient studies, and the needs of pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients. You will work closely with internal teams and clients to position ICON’s early phase capabilities,



develop tailored solutions, and deliver sustainable commercial growth.
What You Will Do
Your leadership will shape business development strategy across the early phase business, strengthening client relationships, identifying opportunities for growth, and ensuring we continue to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions at scale.
Key responsibilities include:
Lead the development and execution of comprehensive business development strategies for ICON’s early phase and clinical pharmacology business across Europe.
Identify, develop and pursue new business opportunities aligned with ICON’s strategic objectives, leveraging industry trends, market intelligence and client insights.
Build and maintain strong relationships with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, particularly within the early phase and clinical pharmacology space.
Leverage a strong understanding of Phase I clinical pha

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