Icon plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisationFrom molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations.
With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.
Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our successIcon people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.
Responsibilities
As the functional manager for the global budget development team, you will
Collaborates with other functional areas and key stakeholders as needed to ensure budget deliverables are completed according to established timelines & department procedures
Ensures resourcing requirements are met, budget analysts are adequately trained, company policies are adhered to, and budget support is provided to site contracts team
Provides leadership in the development, implementation of initiatives to improve processes, execution of action plans, and achievement of organizational goals and objectives
Achieves budget analyst staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling and disciplining employees; developing, coordinating and enforcing systems, policies, procedures, and productivity standards
Achieves budget development department results by analyzing data to monitor progress against key metrics/kpis/slas
Proactively identifies risks and issues and proposes/implements sustainable solutions to resolve the problems and prevent future recurrence
Oversee resourcing assignments for pre and post award budget development, manage workload forecasting, resource balancing/prioritization, and optimal utilization of budget analyst resources
Ensures team creates fair market value pre and post award budgets in a timely and accurate manor
Presents fair market value estimates to proposals team and helps defend grants estimate in bid defense with clients
Ensures anti-bribery and anti-corruption compliance within team
Client-facing – must be able to present budgets and expanded budget escalation process to sponsors
Qualifications
Skills:
Advanced knowledge of budget development requirements, fmv estimates, and abac regulations
Advanced knowledge of site contracting/negotiation and payments processes
Strong knowledge of company people mgmtPolicies and procedures, including hiring, performance mgmt., correct action, and compensation administration
Good people management skills including coaching, interviewing, and provided feedback and recognition
Advanced written and oral communication skills
Good ability to manage team resourcing to ensure attainment of department objectives
Good ability to manage stakeholders and internal/external clients
High proficiency in microsoft office with emphasis on excel expertise
Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to effectively manage internal and external clients
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent
5 years relevant experience including 1 year in a leadership capacity
Benefits of working in icon:
Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our peopleThat’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.
At icon, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programsIn addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.
Icon, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassmentAll 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.
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