🚀 Turn Vision into Value in Clinical Research Technology
ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device organizations. Our mission is to accelerate the development of therapies that improve patient lives.
We’re looking for a Product Owner who thrives on turning business vision into working products. In this role, you’ll be at the core of innovation—leading cross-functional teams, shaping product roadmaps, and delivering solutions that drive revenue, efficiency, and strategic differentiation in the clinical research space.
đź“‹ KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
🎯 Product Strategy & Execution
- Own the end-to-end product lifecycle, from concept through delivery and continuous improvement.
- Translate business goals into clear, actionable product requirements and prioritize based on value, impact, and effort.
- Build and manage product roadmaps that drive growth, efficiency, and new business opportunities.
🤝 Cross-Functional Leadership
- Partner closely with engineering, design, operations, and commercial teams to align on outcomes and timelines.
- Champion Agile best practices and keep teams focused on delivering customer and business value.
- Facilitate cross-functional discussions and alignment sessions to accelerate outcomes.
📢 Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Act as the go-to expert for your product domain, internally and externally.
- Lead feedback loops with customers and stakeholders to iterate quickly based on real-world input.
- Deliver high-impact presentations and reports for stakeholders and executives, balancing strategic vision with detailed execution.
👤 YOUR PROFILE
âś… ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field (CSPO or similar certification is a plus).
- 8–10 years of overall experience, with 3–6 years specifically as a Product Owner or Product Manager in a tech-driven environment.
- A track record of shipping successful products that solve real business problems and drive measurable results.
- Deep understanding of the product development lifecycle, SDLC, STLC, and Agile/Scrum frameworks.
- Experience managing trade-offs between technical feasibility, business value, and user experience.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
- Bias for action, ownership, and customer-centric thinking.
🌟 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in Healthcare, Life Sciences, or Clinical Research technology.
- Background in SaaS, platform products, or digital transformation within a global organization.
- Proven ability to lead remote and cross-cultural product teams.
đź’Ľ WHY JOIN ICON AS A PRODUCT OWNER?
- Strategic Impact:Â Shape products that directly enhance the efficiency and quality of global clinical trials.
- End-to-End Ownership:Â Lead the full product lifecycle in a role that blends strategy, execution, and innovation.
- Career Growth: Clear path to Senior Product Owner, Head of Product, or Digital Leadership roles within a global organization.
- Global Collaboration:Â Work with cross-functional teams across geographies in a diverse, inclusive environment.
- Comprehensive Benefits:Â Competitive salary, performance incentives, health insurance, retirement planning, wellness programs, and flexible working arrangements.
đź“Ť Location:Â Chennai, India
🚀 READY TO OWN THE FUTURE OF CLINICAL RESEARCH PRODUCTS?
👉 APPLY NOW FOR THE PRODUCT OWNER POSITION IN CHENNAI.
ICON is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply—your product leadership and passion for impact are what we value most.
