ICON plc

Senior Clinical Scientist

ICON plc$110K — $130K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD, PharmD, or MD with at least 5 years' experience, or BS/MS with at least 10 years' in clinical pharmacology
  • Ability to analyze problems critically and offer innovative solutions
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven track record of influencing and presenting to senior leaders
  • Ability to manage multiple projects independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Curiosity and a drive to understand project objectives
  • Preferred experience in clinical pharmacology, immunology, or oncology; early phase/Phase I required

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and execution of clinical studies in hematology-oncology
  • Provide strategic direction for early clinical development and pharmacology programs
  • Review and co-author essential clinical documents including protocols and reports
  • Collaborate with Clinical Operations for study execution
  • Analyze clinical safety and efficacy data with the Medical Monitor
  • Work with various teams to create robust clinical protocols
  • Ensure studies adhere to timelines and budgets while meeting regulatory requirements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement and pension plans
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Access to employee assistance programs and wellbeing resources
  • Opportunities for learning and career development through training and structured pathways
Full Job Description
Senior Clinical Scientist (Hematology-Oncology)

As a Senior Clinical Scientist at ICON, you will design and conduct clinical studies that evaluate the safety and efficacy of innovative treatments.

What You Will Do:

  • Provide strategic leadership and demonstrating accountability for the clinical programs supporting early clinical development and clinical pharmacology
  • Maintain updated knowledge of competitive landscape on current assets or evolving standards of care for indications of interest and provide subject matter expertise on cross-functional project teams
  • Author/Review/Approve clinical protocols, analysis plans, study reports and regulatory submissions in collaboration with physicians, statisticians and other critical functions.
  • Execute Clinical & Clinical Pharmacology studies in close collaboration with Clinical Operations
  • Review and summarize clinical safety or efficacy data in collaboration with the Medical Monitor
  • Work closely with Quantitative Clinical Pharmacology, Translational Sciences and Statistics to develop protocols and summarize analysis
  • Contribute to the development of program strategy for assigned compounds/programs including participation in the preparation of clinical development plans
  • Draft and review of clinical scientific documents such as IND, IND amendments, Investigator Brochures, Annual Reports and other Health Authority submissions
  • Ensure adherence to agreed timelines and budgets to ensure prompt and accurate execution of deliverables from clinical studies and programs
  • Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with appropriate consultants and external experts for subject matter expertise and protocol development
  • Compliant with departmental and broader organizational SOPs as fit for purpose, in compliance with current scientific standards and regulatory requirements
  • Participate in project teams and serve as liaison to project teams, CRO's, Clinical sub-teams, and others
  • Present data at scientific meetings, both internally and externally and author manuscripts in scientific journals


Your Profile:

  • At least 5 years' experience and a, PhD, PharmD or MD degree or at least 10 years' experience with BS/MS degree with emphasis on early development, clinical pharmacology or a related discipline
  • Ability to critically analyze problems and provide creative solutions
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Confidence and ability to present to and influence matrix teams and senior leaders
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a dynamic environment
  • Genuine curiosity and drive to ask questions - looking for the 'why' of every project
  • Experience in clinical pharmacology, immunology or oncology is preferred
  • Early phase/Phase I experience required
  • Willingness to travel up to 20%, accommodations available for individuals with disabilities


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.

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About ICON plc

ICON plc is a global provider of drug development and commercialisation services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. The company specialises in the strategic development, management and analysis of programs that support clinical development. ICON has approximately 15700 employees in 40 countries. The company was founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1990 and is headquartered in Leopardstown, Dublin. ICON has been publicly traded on the NASDAQ since 1998.
Learn more about ICON plc
Size
39,300 employees
Market Cap
$16.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$332.3 million
Founded
2017
5 Year Trend
+26.9%
Revenue
$2.7 billion
NASDAQ

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