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ICON plc

Business Operations Specialist

ICON plc

. Manage and refresh recurring governance and oversight reports and dashboards.

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • Ireland, United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in governance operations, project management, and data analysis to support leadership decision-making. Proficient in preparing reports and dashboards while ensuring data accuracy and operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Project Management ExperienceAdvanced Excel SkillsData LiteracyOperational Support CoordinationStrong Organizational Skills

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Hard Skills
Data AnalysisReport PreparationDashboard CreationGovernance ReportingProcess OptimizationImpact AssessmentTesting and Implementation PlanningV-LookupsFormulas
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsDetail-OrientedProactive Problem-SolvingTime Management
Industry Keywords
Life SciencesBusiness AdministrationGovernance OperationsCross-Functional CollaborationStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Manage and refresh recurring governance and oversight reports and dashboards.
  • Support reporting cycles aligned to ILT and executive governance forums.
  • Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and readiness for leadership reviews.
  • Schedule and coordinate project and governance reviews.
  • Triage daily incoming governance requests and issues.
  • Track actions, decisions, and follow-ups across governance forums and ad hoc inquiries.
  • Provide day-to-day operational support to keep governance processes running efficiently.
  • Prepare review materials and applicable insights for ILT project reviews and study selections.
  • Coordinate cross-functional inputs to ensure review readiness.
  • Identify opportunities to optimize governance and reporting processes.
  • Deliver actionable insights and tactical, data-driven recommendations to business leaders.
  • Contribute to business strategies and operational plans; collect and analyze data to measure performance and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Identify process or system inefficiencies, investigate root causes, and recommend practical solutions.
  • Translate business needs into clear requirements and support or lead impact assessments, testing, and implementation planning.
  • Prepare and organize business reports, dashboards, and summaries for business-unit leaders and executives.
  • Collaborate with management on priorities and deliverables; support or lead assigned initiatives.
  • Provide foundational systems and process support, ensuring smooth operations, data integrity, and user access compliance.
  • Develop and distribute business communications, presentations, training materials, policies, procedures, FAQs, and user documentation.
  • Support or manage cross-functional projects and serve as a project manager or change lead when appropriate.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business administration, or a related field.
  • Experience gained in Operational Support coordinating projects ideally within governance Operations.
  • Demonstrated data literacy and advanced Excel skills including v-lookups; formulas etc.
  • Project management experience.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Detail-oriented and proactive, with a strong problem-solving mindset and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
  • Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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