Vice President, Drug Development Services (CNS/ Psychiatry)

VP, Drug Development Services (CNS/ Psychiatry) - REMOTE- US, Ireland, UK

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, it's our people that set us apart. As a global provider of clinical research services, healthcare intelligence, and consulting solutions, we partner with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device organizations to accelerate the development of life-changing therapies.

We are seeking an accomplished Vice President, Drug Development Services (CNS/Psychiatry) to serve as a strategic leader and trusted advisor to clients across the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. This highly visible role combines therapeutic expertise, scientific leadership, consulting excellence, and business impact to support the successful advancement of CNS and psychiatric therapies from early development through commercialization.

As a senior member of our Drug Development Services (DDS) organization, you will work directly with C-suite executives, Chief Medical Officers, Therapeutic Area Leaders, and senior development teams to design and execute innovative development strategies while leading and inspiring multidisciplinary teams across the global organization.

What You Will Do

• Provide strategic scientific and medical leadership for CNS and Psychiatry development programs spanning Phase I through late-stage clinical development, ensuring robust clinical, regulatory, and commercial strategies.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, delivering high-value consulting engagements and guiding critical decisions related to protocol design, development planning, patient selection, endpoints, and overall pr