Director, Research Services, Oncology
ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.
As a Director, Research Services at ICON, you will be responsible for working with physicians, clinical scientists, and cross-functional teams within Oncology/Solid Tumors Clinical Development to provide clinical research support, with an emphasis on protocol development and study start up activities while serving in the role of CS.
What You Will Do:
You will direct scientific operations activities, ensuring quality, efficiency, and alignment with business objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
• Development of protocols for clinical studies.
• Preparation of clinical development plans.
• Drafting of clinical scientific documents such as IND, IND amendments, Investigator’s Brochures, Annual Reports and other FDA submissions.
• Monitor, perform data review, and summarize safety and efficacy data in ongoing studies.
• Assist with study design for exploratory development.
• Lead the clinical matrix teams for assigned compounds.
• Represent exploratory development on project teams.
• Develop relationships with appropriate consultants.
• Write abstracts and present data at scientific meetings, both internally and externally.
• Serve as liaison to project teams, CROs and others
Your Profile:
• Degree in a scientific/life sciences field; Pharm.D. or Ph.D. preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in oncology research or related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading clinical development programs in oncology (preferably late-stage).
• Experience with global regulatory interactions and submissions (FDA, EMA, or other agencies).
• Strong understanding of oncology clinical endpoints, trial design, and statistical considerations.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a cross-functional matrix environment and influence without direct authority.
• Track record of scientific publications and/or conference presentations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and scientific writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Minimal travel (≈15%) may be required with prior approval.
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.
At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON 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.
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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.
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