Principal Outcomes Researcher

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.
 

Mapi Research Trust is currently seeking a Principal to join our team!

Mapi Research Trust is an independent not-for-profit organization specialized in Clinical Outcome Assessment (COA) and Digital endpoint information.

We are dedicated to improving patients’ quality of life by facilitating access to COA and Digital endpoint information by collecting, storing, analyzing and distributing information to the entire scientific community in the service of incorporating the patient's voice into every step of the development process of new treatments. Mapi Research Trust also represents authors of COA, distributes, and licenses over 800 questionnaires.  https://mapi-trust.org//

Summary:

We are looking for passionate, resilient, adaptative and inspiring individuals to join our team.  You will be joining the Patient Centered Endpoint Intelligence (PACE)  team, in charge of answering clients’ scientific customized requests about COAs and Digital endpoints.  You will have experience of applied research in a health or commercial environment, and will have strong interest in clinical development, literature review and interpretation of results, and people leadership strong abilities.   Applicants must be able to demonstrate drive, passion, great attention to details, empathy, be comfortable managing a variety of tasks at one time, and have excellent people management, reporting and communication skills.

General Responsibilities:

• Embrace and uphold ICON's values, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Demonstrate commitment to process improvement, streamlining operations, and adding value to the business.
• Promote an open and honest working environment to encourage teamwork and knowledge transfer.
• Travel as needed, up to 40%, domestically and/or internationally.
• Proactively communicate objectives and results to clients, leadership, and functional partners.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by the Company.

Subject Matter Expertise:

• Direct and lead data gathering efforts, applying relevant tools and techniques.
• Lead the scientific development and validation of research methodology.
• Act as a thought partner with clients and project teams.
• Provide scientific and methodological leadership across various project types.
• Review and approve final drafts of project deliverables.

Client Development:

• Conceptualize and draft proposals based on client ideas or RFPs.
• Initiate and nurture client relationships for reputation building and deal flow.
• Serve as a key account lead for a combination of current and prospective clients.
• Independently develop project plans and scientific content in proposals.

Project & Risk Management:

• Take ownership of final budget, deliverables, and project timeline.
• Organize and monitor workloads to ensure project efficiency and quality.
• Anticipate and mitigate key project risks effectively.

Operational Leadership:

• If in a People Leader role, manage human resource activities, including staffing, resource optimization, mentoring, and talent development.
• Delegate and ensure completion of special assignments.
• Comply with all relevant SOPs, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a relevant scientific field.
• Proven experience in scientific research and project management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Commitment to uphold ICON's values.
• Join ICON and contribute to groundbreaking scientific research. Make an impact, grow your career, and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence.

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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.