Clinical Research Physician

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast paced, busy environment for a leading global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. Provide medical support to ICON Project Teams in order to ensure that projects of all phases (1-4) are conducted according to the highest ethical principles and medical standards, in accordance with good pharmacovigilance practices and in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory standards

Overview of the role

• Oversee safety issues of projects conducted by ICON which will include, but not be limited to, the following:
• Adverse event reporting to the sponsor
• Follow up of adverse events as necessary
• Communication of safety issues to the head of the department or designee
• Participate in the on-call system for providing 24/7 medical support
• Provide all necessary medical support functions as defined by project specific contractual obligations which will include, but not be limited to, the following:
• Medical information source
• Ongoing training for project teams in therapeutic areas as requested
• Review of study documentation (protocol, CRF. etc.)
• Contribute to investigator meeting presentations
• Ongoing safety review of individual patient laboratory reports generated by central laboratories
• CRF safety review
• Contribute any necessary medical input into integrated clinical and statistical reports
• Assist in making presentations to potential clients when appropriate
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of ICON Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure that all activities are conducted in accordance with current SOPs
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of applicable regulatory standards in the country where clinical studies are to be conducted and ensure that all activities are conducted in compliance with current regulations
• Keep the person to whom the Clinical Research Physician reports informed of any issues within the department which require attention
• Line management of DSAs as appropriate

Role Requirements  

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Medical degree and broad based post graduate experience
• Preferably 2 years experience in a relevant clinical research role
• Ability to medically evaluate clinical data
• Good oral and written communication skills including proficiency in English
• Ability and willingness to travel on an as-need basis
• Excellent presentation skills
• Good computer skills (MS: Outlook, Word, Excel)  

Benefits of Working in ICON

Other than working with a great team of smart and energetic people, we also offer a very competitive benefits package.  This varies from country to country so a dedicated recruiter will discuss this with you at interview stage.

We care about our people as they are the key to our success. We provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long term career.   

What’s Next?

Following your application you will be contacted by one of our dedicated recruiters and if successful we will be able to provide you with more details about this opportunity.

ICON is an equal opportunity employer -  M/F/D/V and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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