Medical Research Practitioner

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organizations.
With our patients at the center of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.
Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.

Title: Medical Research Practitioner

Job Type: Part Time

Location: Salt Lake City UT

The Role:

• Provides medical supervision for clinical studies by serving as the study sub-investigator and performing screening assessments to evaluate study volunteers for suitability for clinical research studies.

• Supports review and approval of adverse event/serious adverse event narratives.

• Performs specific routine analysis of physical exam (PE) findings, laboratory results, electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation and whether or not subjects meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria (I/E).

• Problems are differing but related. Solutions are not readily apparent. Undertakes analysis and investigation to identify and define problems. Work is done independently, reviewed at critical points.

• Adapts style and uses persuasion in delivering messages. Issues may be complex, audience perspectives may be divergent, and information may be non-routine in nature.

• Contributes to the achievement of goals through personal effort and influence over others. Impact is focused on the achievement of short- to medium-term goals.

To be successful in the role, you will need to have:

• A Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant License in the state of Utah

• Good knowledge of standard clinical processes for screening study volunteers

• Good knowledge of internal and external regulations, standard operating procedures and work instructions

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Good ability to communicate medical information thoroughly and appropriately to volunteers

Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.

ICON, including subsidiaries, 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.