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.
Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.
That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.
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.
Director, Medical & Scientific Affairs- onsite Farmingdale, NY
The Director is responsible for overseeing functional teams within Scientific Affairs that contribute to the validation and implementation of new analytical test solutions, the modification of existing tests and the launch of new laboratory platforms and instrumentation to support clinical drug development programs. The Director will also lead cross-functional communications and process improvement initiatives to drive superior performance, efficiency, and delivery of new analytical test solutions.
• Recognize, exemplify, and adhere to ICON's values which center around our commitment to People, Clients, and Performance.
• As a member of staff, the employee is expected to embrace and contribute to our culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes, adding value to our business and meeting client needs.
• Ownership of NAR process.
• Monitor sponsor needs, regulatory requirements, and competitor offerings.
• Works across the ICON organization to optimize and simplify the use of ILS’s Scientific Affairs teams and services to help drive productivity and cost control.
• Works with project leaders, business development representatives and proposal developers to help position the services provided by the Scientific Affairs function and other laboratory resources in the overall strategy for a new opportunity.
• Provides expertise and consultation to project teams and clients as needed to influence both laboratory and clinical development strategies and optimize the use of ILS services.
• maintains a positive, results oriented and engaging work environment.
• Communicates to the team in an open, balanced, and objective manner.
• Undertakes the full range of duties relevant to the leadership, management, and development of the team to ensure staff members’ performance meets and/or exceeds both the business and their own personal goals/objectives
• Works with executive management in developing people leaders and ensuring a talented pipeline of management staff with the department, including individual development plans and succession plans
• Has management responsibility through subordinate managers as well as planning for the teams’ future needs and operations.
• Participates in formal staff performance review processes• Performs a leadership role in ensuring managers and staff are communicating and coordinating efforts to provide superior services to internal and external customers.
• Provides strategic leadership and interacts frequently with other executive and senior leaders across ICON.
• Develops employees and drives career development for staff members.
• Travel (approximately 10%) domestic and/or international.
What you need:
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in sciences, Advanced degree preferred.
8+ years of experience working with a clinical laboratory information system: specific experience working with ICOLIMS and STARLIMS preferred.
5+ years of experience of analytical method validation in accordance with CAP/CLIA and CLSI requirements
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.
Salary Range
$199,600 to $239,480
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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