Medical Advisor

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.

Medical Advisor

Korea

Key Deliverables

- Reliable commitment to perform feasibility studies in liaison with Clinical Study Unit Cluster Head, Clinical Project Leader (CPLs) and study team.

- Create a strong network with local potential investigators.

- Local scientific knowledge and lobbying allowing country specific information on competitive intelligence and validation of global hypothesis from the Clinical Development Plan (CDP).

- Liaise with local Medical Affairs within Sanofi to manage investigators and compounds.

Additional responsibilities include;

- Performance of Pressure test activities, Feasibility, Feasibility-Follow Up, identifying Additional sites and New sites for international protocols within the Cluster by collecting information and documentation on the study to be performed, and by conducting surveys with opinion leaders or potential investigators according to International Clinical Development (ICD) and GMA requirements and timing. Ensure that the clinical studies running the country are in accordance to the Medical practice, and meet the Ethical & Deontological Medical standards

- First-line medical support to the CSU team e.g: answer medical questions from investigating sites, answer questions from Ethics Committees/ Health Authorities.

- Ensure scientific training and medical mentoring to the monitoring team within the Cluster.

- Maintain and expand the investigator network in the country.

- Support the affiliate network of KOL when selecting National Coordinators or members of study committees.

- CSU preferred point of contact for ICD to provide input on Clinical Development Plan and medical practices.

- Provide qualitative review for Safety follow-up.

- Collaborate to establish inter-affiliate synergies.

- Contributes to the scientific strategic leadership for a given therapeutic area

- Partner with sales and support business development efforts; bid defence meetings, conferences, etc.

You will provide medical support to ICON project teams on clinical issues to ensure that clinical studies are conducted according to the highest ethical principles and in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory standards. You will provide therapeutic and drug development expertise and interact with Sponsors and investigative sites on protocol medical issues. Contribute to investigator meeting presentations, review study documentation, oversee safety data review, and provide medical support to Business Development.

Ideal candidates will have a Medical degree with Certification in Hematology/Oncology. A minimum or a year Clinical Research experience within Academia, Pharmaceutical, Biotech or other CRO industry. We are seeking candidates with the ability to review and evaluate clinical data and excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

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.