Clinical Research Physician

At ICON, it's our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients' lives.

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

Looking for Clinical Research Physicians for ICON Chennai or Trivandrum. Freshers or candidates with experience in medical affairs or Pharmacovigilance with a Medical degree can apply.

The role would involve reviewing and approving final study reports or other clinical documents among other responsibilities

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• Provide medical leadership on project teams
• Provide medical/scientific consultation and therapeutic expertise including QPPV (EU)
• Oversee study specific medical/safety monitoring activities, ensuring compliance with ethical, legal, and regulatory standards as well as ICON and Sponsor SOPs
• Represent the Medical Affairs Department in business development activities

• Serve as medical team leader on assigned projects
• Ensure provision of all contracted activities and identification of out of scope activities on projects assigned
• Provide medical monitoring for clinical studies
• Provide medical oversight for serious adverse event reporting and tracking, and communication of safety issues to ICON staff, sponsors, and regulatory authorities
• Oversee and provide consultation for lab report review, CRF safety review, and potential endpoint reporting, for clinical projects
• Coordinate and provide medical training including indication training, protocol training, safety presentations for ICON clinical staff, project teams, or during investigator meetings
• Review and approve protocols, case report forms, informed consent forms (when applicable), and other miscellaneous study documentation
• Coordinate review and approval of serious adverse event narratives
• Review and approve final study reports or other clinical documents
• Direct code-break activities (as appropriate)
• Act as QPPV (EU) as assigned
• Serve as part of the medical management team
• Supervise, develop and mentor lower level Medical Affairs and Drug Safety staff as assigned by the Regional Vice President
• Represent ICON Medical Affairs at teleconferences and meetings
• Liaise with Sponsors regarding medical issues and medical consultation
• Ensure quality of medical deliverables in accordance with project plans and ICON standards
• Represent Medical Affairs in business development activities including general capabilities presentations, bid defenses, medical costing estimates, and change order assumptions
• Assist senior medical management in ensuring departmental revenue and margin targets are met
• Provide input for monthly status reports, departmental activities, and project / performance related issues to the Director / Senior Director / Regional Vice President / Senior Vice President Medical Affairs

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 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
• Medical board certification (preferred)
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills

Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That's why we've made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals - both ours and yours.
We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans - and related benefits such as life assurance - so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you'll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.

ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.