Principal Scientist; Full-Time; Whitesboro, New York- On-site
We are currently seeking a Principal Scientist to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a
Principal Scientist at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in leading scientific research and development initiatives that drive innovation and advance clinical programs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and execute complex studies, provide scientific expertise, and contribute to the development of innovative therapies and solutions that improve patient outcomes.
What You Will Be Doing:- Leading the design, planning, and execution of scientific studies, including preclinical, clinical, or translational research, to support drug development programs.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including clinical, regulatory, and data science, to ensure the integration of scientific insights into clinical trial design and strategy.
- Providing scientific leadership and expertise in the interpretation of study results, contributing to data analysis, and developing scientific publications and presentations.
- Identifying and evaluating new technologies, methodologies, and scientific advancements to enhance research capabilities and support innovation in clinical development.
- Mentoring and guiding junior scientists, fostering a culture of scientific excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team.
Your Profile:- Advanced degree in life sciences, chemistry, pharmacology, or a related field (e.g., PhD, MS). Extensive experience in scientific research, drug development, or related areas within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO industry.
- Proven track record of leading complex research projects, with strong analytical skills and expertise in experimental design, data interpretation, and scientific writing.
- In-depth knowledge of relevant scientific areas, with the ability to apply this expertise to support clinical and translational research initiatives.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams and presenting scientific findings to diverse audiences.
- Strong leadership and mentoring abilities, with a commitment to developing junior scientists and promoting best practices in scientific research and development.
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What ICON can offer you: Our success depends on the quality of our people. That's why we've made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.
Our benefits examples include:
- Various annual leave entitlements
- A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family's needs.
- Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
- Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family's well-being.
- Life assurance
- Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless - there's every chance you're exactly what we're looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.
Salary range: $75,480.00-$94,350.00
Bonus, Com, Stock, Benefits & Disclaimer verbiage: Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, education/training, and skill level. You may be eligible for a bonus, stock compensation and commissions in some cases depending on your role and performance.
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