Vice President, General Partner, Biotech Portfolio Remote (anywhere in China) + 1 more

The Company is seeking a Vice President, General Partner for its Biotech Portfolio. The successful candidate will be the senior executive responsible for strategic sponsor partnerships, with a focus on building and strengthening key relationships, guiding R&D strategy, and program design. This role requires a values-driven individual with a strong background in biotech R&D, large contract research organizations, or major life sciences consulting firms. The Vice President, General Partner will serve as the primary executive contact for development programs, ensuring operational and financial governance, and will be accountable for the successful delivery of services. Key responsibilities include serving as the executive owner for assigned sponsor relationships, providing strategic and operational leadership across drug development programs, and partnering with global leaders to identify and resolve barriers to delivery. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline, with an advanced degree strongly preferred, and at least 10 years of management experience in clinical development operations or project management, specifically in the biotechnology sector. The role demands a proven track record of successful leadership, broad knowledge of clinical operations functions, and a strong understanding of the drug development lifecycle and regulatory guidelines. Executive-level influencing, negotiation, and relationship-management skills are essential, as is the ability to lead and develop senior colleagues and cross-functional teams.

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ICON plc