Jobs at ICON plc

Supports monthly and quarterly revenue close, revenue reviews, testing, controls, reporting, audit requests, variance analysis, and documentation. Reviews contracts and revenue-related changes, prepares audit-ready files, collaborates with Project Finance and stakeholders, and identifies process improvements. The role also supports dashboards, KPIs, automation, and AI-enabled finance tools.

Manages the full contracting lifecycle for complex clinical outsourcing engagements, including strategy, negotiation, drafting, execution, amendments, and post-contract support. Partners with Legal, Finance, Privacy, Compliance, vendors, and business stakeholders to manage contractual, operational, and financial risk. Analyzes budgets, cost structures, payment terms, invoices, and reconciliations to identify discrepancies and savings opportunities while supporting compliant procurement decisions.

Leads global strategic solutions for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare clients using FSP and strategic outsourcing models. Responsibilities include shaping growth and retention strategies, advising executive stakeholders, developing service offerings, overseeing global delivery and operations, strengthening strategic partnerships, driving transformation, and leading geographically dispersed senior teams. Requires deep clinical development and outsourcing expertise, strong executive presence, and the ability to translate market and operational challenges into scalable client solutions.

Leads global risk-based internal audits across planning, testing, reporting, and remediation. Manages SOX testing, evaluates internal controls, performs governance and risk assurance reviews, uses data analytics, prepares Audit Committee updates, and coaches junior auditors. Requires professional accounting or internal audit certification, at least three years of relevant experience, strong control and SOX knowledge, analytical skills, report writing, stakeholder communication, and the ability to work independently in a global environment.

Supports global risk-based internal audits, SOX testing, control assessments, process walkthroughs, remediation testing, and assurance reviews. Prepares evidence-based working papers, audit findings, recommendations, and reporting updates. Uses data analytics to identify risk indicators and supports audit planning. Builds relationships with stakeholders while maintaining objectivity, confidentiality, and professional skepticism. The role requires at least two years of audit experience and progression toward or completion of ACA, ACCA, CIA, or an equivalent qualification.

Conduct IT, financial, and operational audits; test SOX internal controls and IT general controls; assess technology and regulatory risks; evaluate control deficiencies; recommend remediation; prepare audit reports; support risk assessments and system reviews; and collaborate with management, external auditors, information security teams, and technical stakeholders on compliance frameworks including SOX, SOC 2, ISO 27001, COSO, COBIT, and NIST.

Leads domestic and international tax matters across ICON entities, overseeing compliance, audits, tax planning, reporting, and regulatory changes. Advises senior stakeholders on corporate tax, VAT, transfer pricing, and withholding tax; supports expansions, restructurings, acquisitions, and entity setup. Manages external advisers, coordinates tax processes, mentors tax professionals, and drives technology-enabled process improvements and controls across multiple jurisdictions.

Lead the design, development, validation, and production deployment of machine learning, NLP, generative AI, and LLM solutions for clinical operations and scientific intelligence. Build RAG and agentic workflows, apply statistical and causal methods, establish MLOps and LLMOps practices, and ensure regulatory compliance. Partner with engineering and business stakeholders, communicate technical findings, mentor data scientists, and contribute to technical standards and responsible AI practices.

Provides technical leadership for enterprise Linux platforms, including architecture, administration, high availability, performance tuning, security hardening, disaster recovery, and automation. Manages IBM Spectrum Scale, OpenShift/Kubernetes, OpenShift AI, and VMware environments. Leads complex troubleshooting, infrastructure modernization, technical projects, and architectural decisions while collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring engineers. The role is hybrid in Dublin, includes potential on-call participation, and may require occasional off-hours maintenance or incident response.

Leads financial governance, performance oversight, forecasting, budgeting, risk management, and strategic financial planning for a portfolio of client programs. Partners with clients, operations, commercial teams, and senior leaders to improve financial performance and resolve complex issues. Leads finance transformation initiatives involving governance, controls, systems, and processes, while managing and developing Project Finance staff.

Provides high-level administrative support to a senior executive by managing complex calendars, correspondence, documents, presentations, reports, travel arrangements, and special projects. Maintains confidentiality while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders in a global, fast-paced environment. Requires strong organization, communication, judgment, discretion, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and AI-enabled tools.

Lead and oversee Workday HRIS strategy, operations, governance and releases. Act as L2/L3 escalation for HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Absence and integrations; manage backlog, configuration decisions, supplier/SOW management, security/access governance, and BAU HR process delivery while leading and supporting the HRIS functional team.

Leads global End User Compute services, teams, and platforms supporting enterprise endpoints, application delivery, Citrix virtual desktops, and hybrid working. Manages Intune and SCCM, device lifecycle, application packaging, service availability, incident resolution, root cause analysis, operational standards, and platform roadmaps. Provides technical and people leadership while partnering with infrastructure, cybersecurity, service management, engineering, and business stakeholders to improve workplace technology services.

Develop and validate Python-based AI and statistical programming solutions for clinical trial data analysis and reporting. Collaborate with data scientists and statisticians, build and maintain knowledge graphs, use AWS and other cloud technologies, ensure regulatory compliance, document processes and outputs, and review analysis datasets and final reports for accuracy.

Designs, delivers, and evolves commercial training and enablement programs spanning bid defense, onboarding, coaching, and capability development. Builds reusable methodologies, playbooks, frameworks, and training resources; partners with commercial, operational, therapeutic, and senior leadership teams; drives best-practice adoption across global business units; and supports continuous performance improvement in a clinical research and CRO environment.

Manage global treasury activities, including cash and liquidity planning, banking relationships, intercompany funding, treasury systems, reporting, controls, and risk management. Lead process improvements, support treasury projects, advise cross-functional teams, and develop team talent while ensuring compliance with financing frameworks.

Own the strategy, roadmap, and end-to-end lifecycle of AI-powered products built on a multi-agent framework and central AI platform. Translate business needs into product specifications, manage backlogs, partner with engineering teams, define success metrics, lead launches, and communicate priorities to stakeholders. The role requires technical product management expertise, AI product delivery experience, strong stakeholder management, and data-driven decision-making.

Leads ICON’s finance business partnering function supporting clinical projects. Oversees financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, controls, strategic planning, portfolio analysis, and financial efficiency initiatives. Partners with project management, clinical operations, and leadership to provide financial insights. Manages, mentors, and develops the finance team while ensuring compliance, accountability, accurate outcomes, and continuous improvement.

Leads global HR Shared Services transformation through process standardization, Workday HCM enhancements, automation, governance, and service delivery improvements. Manages requirements, solution design, testing, UAT, change management, training, and adoption. Oversees Workday Help knowledge content and case trend analysis to improve self-service and reduce volumes. Partners with HR, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, HR Technology, and regional teams. This is a 12-month contract role.

Manage US and Canadian payroll operations, including bi-weekly payroll processing, provider instructions, accuracy checks, payments, year-end activities, audits, SOX documentation, reporting, and process improvements. Lead, coach, and mentor payroll specialists while coordinating with Finance, HR, Legal, Tax, and external providers. Support payroll projects and ensure accurate, timely, compliant delivery under strict deadlines.