Global Head of Planning & Resource Management

Global Head, Planning & Resource Management - Remote US, UK, Ireland, Poland, Canada

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.

At ICON, our ability to deliver for customers depends on having the right talent, in the right place, at the right time, across one of the largest and most complex clinical research portfolios in the industry. As Global Head of Planning & Resource Management, you will define and lead the enterprise strategy that enables this outcome.

This is a highly visible executive leadership role with responsibility for workforce planning, demand forecasting, capacity management, deployment strategy, and enterprise headcount governance across a global organization of thousands of professionals spanning Project Management, Clinical Trial Management, Clinical Monitoring, Study Start-Up, Data Management, Biostatistics, Pharmacovigilance, Medical Affairs, and other critical delivery functions.

Your remit extends beyond clinical operations to encompass ICON's enterprise-wide Headcount Approval Process, serving as the executive steward of workforce investment decisions across all business units, functions, and geographies. In this capacity, you will partner directly with the Chief Executive Officer, Executive Leadership Team, Finance, and business presidents to evaluate workforce investments, balance growth ambitions with operational realities, and ensure talent decisions support the company's long-term strategic objectives.

You will lead a high-performing global organization through a team of experienced senior leaders and subject matter experts. The foundation is strong; the opportunity is to elevate the function into a world