Senior Director, Therapeutic Area

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🇨🇳 China – Remote

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👔 Director

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ICON plc

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1990

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

📦 Logistics

Consulting • Healthcare • Logistics

ICON plc is a global provider of clinical, consulting, and commercial services across various sectors in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. They offer a wide range of clinical solutions, including decentralised clinical trials, cardiac safety solutions, early clinical laboratories, and medical imaging. ICON also provides technology solutions that support drug development from early phases to post-marketing. Their therapeutic expertise spans cardiovascular, oncology, internal medicine, and more, with a strong focus on transformative therapies like cell and gene therapies and biosimilars. ICON is recognized as a leading Contract Research Organisation (CRO), regularly providing thought leadership and contributing to industry publications and events. Their services are tailored to optimize clinical trials, offer regulatory intelligence, and deliver real-world evidence through robust data analysis and patient-centric solutions.

📋 Description

• Lead strategic oncology drug development program design, delivering tailored, asset-focused solutions across solid tumors and/or hematologic malignancies • Own protocol development, including design, review, and evaluation for oncology clinical trials • Partner directly with senior client stakeholders to provide expert guidance on oncology data interpretation and development strategy • Act as the scientific and strategic lead in proposal development and bid defense activities • Build and maintain relationships with oncology key opinion leaders, advisory boards, and regulatory bodies • Contribute to the development of new oncology-focused service offerings and support growth in this therapeutic area • Provide training, mentorship, and thought leadership in oncology to internal teams and external clients • Participate in portfolio reviews, governance activities, and project oversight as needed • Support operational teams with scientific input, including investigator meetings and oncology-specific project discussions • Represent ICON at oncology congresses and scientific meetings to promote clinical and scientific excellence

🎯 Requirements

• Deep expertise in oncology drug development (solid tumors and/or hematologic malignancies) • Strong understanding of oncology clinical trial design, endpoints, and evolving treatment landscapes (e.g., immuno-oncology, targeted therapies) • Proven ability to operate in a strategic, client-facing, and consultative environment • Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex oncology data into actionable insights • A collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally in a global environment • MD or PhD required • Approximately 30-40% travel (domestic and international) • Legal right to work in the country where the role is based

🏖️ Benefits

• 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