ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development
In this role, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our Clinical Operations teams. We are looking for a strategic and driven Talent Acquisition Business Partner who is passionate about connecting exceptional talent with meaningful careers in clinical research. You will partner closely with hiring leaders to deliver innovative recruitment strategies, strengthen our talent pipelines, and ensure a seamless candidate experience from first contact to offer acceptance. Your expertise will help us attract top clinical talent and support our mission to advance healthcare through clinical research.
What You’ll Be Doing
Partner with hiring managers and clinical leaders to understand workforce needs and develop targeted recruitment strategies.
Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, ensuring a smooth and positive experience for both candidates and hiring teams.
Use data and recruitment metrics to assess hiring effectiveness, identify trends, and continuously improve processes.
Build and nurture strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external talent communities to expand the clinical talent pipeline.
Stay up to date with industry trends, market insights, and best practices in talent acquisition to drive innovation and improve hiring outcomes.
What You’ll Bring
Proven talent acquisition experience within the clinical research or CRO industry, particularly supporting clinical roles.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
Strong familiarity with applicant tracking systems and recruitment technologies, along with the ability to interpret hiring data.
Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and process compliance, ensuring recruitment activities align with company policies and standards.
What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.
Our benefits examples include:
Various annual leave entitlements
A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
Life assurance
Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here.
Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.
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