Principal Clinical Biochemist

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.

The Role:

ICON Laboratory Services, is seeking a Technical Director of Chemistry/Biochemistry testing in ICON Laboratory Services. The position is comparable to an Associate Medical Director OR Principal Biochemist position in a hospital laboratory.

The individual will be based in Dublin but will work cross-functionally to support the wider global labs (New York, Singapore and Beijing) to ensure high quality services for our clients.

ICON PLC is a Clinical Research Organization that is a global provider of consulting, and outsourced development and commercialisation services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, government and public health organisations. ICON Central Laboratories are dedicated exclusively to central laboratory testing and the associated services for life-saving clinical trials. Our Central Labs perform safety / core lab testing, Immunology, Molecular, Micro, Flow Cytometry and Pathology testing for patients. We are a global CAP accredited laboratory adhering to the highest global standards.

To be successful in the role, you will have:

Qualifications Applicants should possess a MSc or PhD in a subject relevant to Clinical Biochemistry and Part I FRC Path (UK) or equivalent qualification OR applicants should hold an earned Doctoral Degree in a Chemical, Physical, Biological or Clinical Laboratory Science from an accredited institution and be a NRCC or ABCC diplomate

In addition, applicants should have at least 3 + years relevant experience in clinical biochemistry/related discipline. (Clinical/translational Post-Doctoral experience may be considered)

Job Description

1.Consistent with training and professional experience, provides scientific, technical and/or medical expertise to the laboratory as well as to the project management and business development departments. This expertise will include the interpretation, correlation and communication of the medical significance of laboratory data.

2.Provide professional, scientific, consultative or advisory, organizational, administrative and educational matters relevant to the services offered.

3.Directly monitors and upholds Performance and Quality standards including, ICL-wide harmonization, internal QC, and external quality assurance schemes (QC, PT, NGSP etc.); review and implementation of the Quality Management Plan, and oversight of monthly QA meetings; approves relevant laboratory Validations and SOP's.

4.Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which centre on our commitment to People, Clients and Performance.

a. 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.

b. As a Manager, the employee is expected to recognize the importance of and create a culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.

5.Travel (approximately 10%) domestic and/or international.

6.Qualified to hold the relevant licenses as laboratory director or medical director in one or more ICL laboratories.

7. Maintains comprehensive knowledge of current medical advancements through continued education and memberships.

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.