Executive Management Assistant

Executive Management Assistant

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.

As an Executive Management Assistant at ICON, you will provide high-level administrative support to a senior executive, working within a global leadership role ensuring smooth and efficient operations.

What You Will Do:

You will contribute to executive support and administration activities, where your organisational expertise, discretion, and ability to anticipate needs will directly contribute to business success.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing complex calendars, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings
• Handling correspondence, including emails, phone calls, and other communications.
• Preparing and editing documents, presentations, and reports for executive review.
• Making travel arrangements and accommodations for executives, including booking flights, hotels, and transportation.
• Assisting with special projects and initiatives as assigned by executives.
• Maintaining confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information and communications.

Your Profile:

You will bring relevant executive support and administration experience, along with the following qualifications and skills.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience as an executive assistant or similar role, supporting senior executives in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and AI-enabled tools, leveraging technology effectively to support executive-level priorities.
• Ability to anticipate needs, exercise sound judgment, and work independently with minimal supervision.

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.

Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply

About Us

ICON is an award-winning workplace that enables you to make a difference to patients’ lives by being part of a world-class clinical research organisation that helps deliver new medicines & medical devices that are benefitting patients worldwide. You are also part of a diverse company that cares about our world and is dedicated to conducting business more sustainably and supporting the communities in which we live.

If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a great environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.