Outcomes Researcher

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.

Outcomes Researcher

UK/EU wide

Remote or office based

ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.

ICON plc is looking for an Outcomes Researcher - Patient Centered Outcomes to join our collaborative team environment with a goal to deliver the most scientifically robust, patient relevant, solutions at the right time, ensuring patients' access to innovative therapies and improving lives.

You will join ICON's market-leading Patient-Centered Outcomes (PCO) experts as part of ICON's Global Health Economics, Outcomes Research and Epidemiology (GHEORE) practice. GHEORE sits within ICON's Commercialization and Outcomes division, a market leader providing a range of services to the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device industries spanning Clinical Outcomes Assessments (COA), Health Economics, Epidemiology, Pricing & Market Access, Translations and Linguistic Validation, Medical Communications and Real World Evidence.

Who are we?

ICON's GHEORE group provides services geared to elicit high quality patient-centered data to guide healthcare decision-making. Our group brings together a large team of Outcomes Research scientists and consultants with expertise in the selection, development, and validation of Patient-reported Outcomes (PROs) and other COA instruments, as well as the analysis of COA data. The group has a deep understanding of the marketplace and regulatory landscapes and helps decision-makers understand the value of patient-centered outcomes and estimate the impact of new health technologies from the patient's perspective.

The work of the PCO group focuses on patient-centred research, including health related quality of life, disease signs and symptoms, treatment preference, adherence and satisfaction.

The group is respected globally for the quality and innovation of their applied qualitative and quantitative work. Much of their work involves Clinical Outcome Assessment (COA) endpoint/instrument selection and regulatory support; COA instrument development and psychometric validation; study design, analysis and interpretation; COA quantitative analysis; utility measurement; and patient preference studies.

We are looking for an individual who is looking to join a consultancy group where research experience is applied within a fast-moving commercial environment.

You will also have experience of managing both projects and research teams, including day-to-day liaison with clients. You will also need to be capable of contributing to publications/scientific communications, to demonstrate and actively promote an open and honest working environment, encourage close teamwork and foster knowledge transfer.

The ideal candidate will possess:

* Bachelor's degree, or local equivalent in a related field (such as public health, psychology, or related discipline). Post-graduate qualification in a related field preferred (e.g. MSc, PhD/DPhil, Clinical).
* Experience of both conducting health research and managing research projects.
* Experience of working in a healthcare/consultancy environment.
* Demonstrable experience of qualitative research and related technical skills
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Accuracy and attention to detail
* The ability to work effectively as part of a team with a high degree of self-motivation
* Development and Leadership potential.

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.