ICON plc

Training Specialist

ICON plc
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeBlue Bell • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and delivering commercial training programs and capability initiatives, with a strong understanding of the clinical research industry and CRO business development lifecycle. Proven ability to implement standardized methodologies and frameworks while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Commercial ExcellenceSales EnablementLearning & DevelopmentProject ManagementClinical Research Industry Knowledge

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design, deliver and continuously evolve ICON’s commercial training and capability programs
  • Build and flex a portfolio of enablement initiatives spanning bid defense excellence, onboarding, continuous coaching and capability development
  • Establish a consistent, high-performing approach to commercial capability building for Business Development, Operations, Therapeutic Experts and senior stakeholders
  • Work closely with Business Development, Clinical Operations, Proposals, Therapeutic Experts, Learning & Development and senior leadership
  • Maintain best-practice methodologies, training content and performance improvement frameworks
  • Develop, implement and maintain standardized, end-to-end methodologies for priority commercial capability programmes
  • Establish adaptable frameworks for strategy, preparation, delivery and post-activity evaluation
  • Develop and maintain reusable playbooks, training resources, preparation tools, presentation guidelines and templates
  • Partner with commercial and operational leaders to align methodologies with client expectations, organisational capabilities and evolving business priorities
  • Drive adoption of best practice across business units, therapeutic areas and regions

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Significant experience in Commercial Excellence, Sales Enablement, Learning & Development, Business Development or a related function
  • Experience designing and delivering training for cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders
  • Experience implementing standardized methodologies, competency frameworks and improvement initiatives
  • Strong understanding of the clinical research industry and CRO business development lifecycle, including proposals and bid defenses
  • Demonstrated ability to work across multiple concurrent initiatives and adapt quickly to shifting priorities
  • Excellent facilitation, presentation, coaching, communication and stakeholder-influence skills
  • Strong project management and analytical skills; experience in a global or matrixed organization
  • Previous experience in a CRO, pharmaceutical, biotechnology or clinical research organization
  • Direct experience supporting or participating in client bid defenses
  • Knowledge of clinical trial operations, study delivery and therapeutic strategy
  • Experience establishing commercial training programs, centers of excellence, or enablement platforms
  • Experience with AI-enabled coaching tools, digital/interactive learning design, or sales enablement technology (e.g. Seismic or similar)
  • Relevant qualification in Learning & Development, instructional design, organizational development or business
  • 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

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Hard Skills
Training DesignMethodology ImplementationCompetency FrameworksPerformance ImprovementBid Defense SupportDigital Learning DesignAnalytical SkillsCoaching SkillsPresentation SkillsStakeholder Influence
Soft Skills
Facilitation SkillsCommunication SkillsAdaptabilityCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
AI-Enabled Coaching ToolsSales Enablement TechnologyInteractive Learning Design
Certifications & Qualifications
Qualification in Learning & DevelopmentInstructional DesignOrganizational Development
Industry Keywords
CROPharmaceuticalBiotechnologyClinical ResearchCommercial Training Programs