Feasibility Strategy & Analytics Lead

Feasibility Strategy & Analytics Lead - US 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.

The Feasibility Strategic Analytics Lead drives data-driven feasibility and site strategy to support clinical study delivery. This role partners with study teams to assess protocol feasibility, develop enrollment projections, and optimize country and site selection through analytics, benchmarking, and competitive insights. The FSAL leads scenario planning and provides strategic recommendations to ensure realistic recruitment plans and efficient study execution.

What You Will Do:

You will oversee talent acquisition and recruitment operations, balancing quality, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.

Key responsibilities include: Acts as the primary point of contact for study teams, developing evidence-based country and site strategies, enrollment scenarios, and protocol optimization recommendations

Partners cross-functionally (including analytics and recruitment teams) to align feasibility, enrollment planning, and execution strategy throughout the study lifecycle

Delivers early feasibility insights, including initial enrollment timelines, country footprint, competitive landscape, and key assumptions to inform operational planning

Continuously refines country footprint, site strategy, and enrollment assumptions as protocols evolve through feasibility and start-up

Identifies protocol optimization opportunities using real-world data, investigator input, and patient insights

Supports investigator/site identification, database development, and global site intelligence coordination

Leads feasibility outreach, analyzes responses, and provides strategic recommendations for country and site selection

Develops analytics and scenario modeling to optimize site mix, enrollment timelines, diversity goals, and overall study performance

Partners with cross-functional teams to improve study start-up efficiency and recruitment cycle times

Owns delivery against defined KPIs and drives continuous improvement through data, innovation, and streamlined processes

Builds strong stakeholder relationships to enable effective and efficient study execution

Your Profile:

You will have a strong background in talent acquisition and recruitment, with proven management experience and a commitment to quality delivery.

Required qualifications and experience: BS / RN / MS with 7+ years of relevant experience, or PhD / MD with 3+ years

Strong knowledge of drug development, global feasibility, study start-up, and clinical operations

Experience in clinical research, including trial conduct, GCP, monitoring, and study/project management

Proven success in a customer-focused environment with ability to meet stakeholder expectations

Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, and facilitation skills

Advanced analytical, strategic planning, and problem-solving abilities

Ability to synthesize insights from multiple data sources into clear recommendations

Strong consultancy skills, including influencing, negotiation, and conflict resolution

Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines with high attention to detail

Comfortable making complex decisions in ambiguous, fast-paced environments

Experience aligning activities with broader business strategy and objectives

Experience with multinational clinical trials

Background in global country and site feasibility

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 .

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