Optometrist - Principal Investigator - Fort Worth, TX

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations.

With our patients at the centre 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.

• Responsible for the safety of all clinical subjects participation in clinical studies and conduct of the clinical trials and data integrity: 
• Knowledge of study protocol requirements and procedures 
• Attend SIM 
• Confirm proper data collection and documentation 
• Confirm protocol compliance: report protocol deviation to Alcon and IRB as appropriate 
• Determine adequate resources are available to conduct the study 
• Delegate trial-related duties based in the individual’s training, experience, and licensure 
• Diagnose and treat adverse events (AEs); document and report to Alcon and IRB as appropriate 
• Confirm initial approval and ongoing study review by IRB; prepare and submit IRB reports 
• Confirm the proper use and storage of investigational products and report deficiencies to Alcon 
• Effectively communicate with subjects, research team, IRB, and Alcon 
• Provide training to clinical staff 
• Develop monthly OD schedule and/or administrative tasks as necessary 
• Assist with subject schedule logistics 
• Fulfils Principal Investigator (PI) responsibilities for medical device trials per applicable current guidance (e.g. 21 CFR Part 50, ISO 14144) and according to study protocol 

• Organization “Level 2”: fully experienced level, minimum 2 years of optometry experience
• Current Doctor of Optometry license in Texas (USA)
• Should client have additional requirements or changes in requirements for the roles outside of the aforementioned responsibilities and qualifications, ICON will work with client to adjust the role definitions and provide revised fees, if applicable. 

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.