Senior Director, Biometrics

Job description

Senior Director, Biometrics ICON is a global 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 a Senior Director, Biometrics within ICON Strategic Solutions, you will provide strategic leadership across biometrics delivery for a dedicated client partnership. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, you will ensure the successful execution of biometrics activities while driving operational excellence, quality, and delivery performance across global clinical development programs. What you will do: Providing strategic leadership and governance across biometrics delivery, ensuring quality, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Building and maintaining strong partnerships with senior client stakeholders, serving as the primary biometrics escalation point and trusted advisor. Collaborating with client and internal leadership teams to align biometrics strategy with business objectives, clinical development priorities, and future portfolio needs. Driving operational excellence through effective oversight of delivery performance, resource planning, risk management, and quality metrics. Leading global, cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution and consistent delivery across complex clinical programs. Supporting long-term account success through proactive planning, continuous improvement initiatives, and identification of opportunities to enhance client value and operational effectiveness. Championing innovation and best practices across biometrics functions to support efficient and high-quality clinical development. You will have/be: Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Life Sciences, Computer Science, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred. Extensive leadership and technical experience within Biometrics, including Biostatistics, Statistical Programming. Demonstrated success managing strategic client relationships within a CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology environment. Proven experience providing executive oversight across large-scale clinical development programs and global delivery teams. Strong understanding of clinical development, regulatory requirements, and biometrics operations. Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across complex, matrixed organizations. Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship management skills with a track record of building high-performing teams and delivering business results. #LI-RD1 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 . Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply