Senior Clinical Research Nurse

Regional Research Nurse (US) Oncology

Icon plc - Global Oncology Site Network

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Site and Home based in the US

Introduction

At ICON, it's our people that set us apart.

Are you looking for an outstanding opportunity to develop your career with a leading edge Global Commercial Oncology Site Network which is growing fast?

As a global provider of drug development solutions, our work is a serious business. But that doesn't mean you can't have fun while you do it. With our vision to be the partner of choice in drug development, we hire only the best and brightest in the industry. Are you one of them?

Our Oncology Site Network concentrates on fast site set up, quick patient enrolment, high data and quality standards, delivering excellent patient experience resulting in a high level of patient retention. These qualities are what our Sponsors look for in a leading Oncology Site Network and you can be part of our success story. We are growing our international footprint and you can play a part in our expansion and be involved in the future of oncology treatments across the globe.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Regional Research Nurse with exposure to oncology clinical trials and the pharmaceutical industry to play an important role in driving our organisation towards success.

The Regional Research Nurse will provide nursing and oncology guidance and support to our site based healthcare professionals. You will work closely with the Chief Medical Officer, in the Nursing Clinical Research Services area, and with the teams in Feasibility, Training, Medical Affairs and Quality. You will be part of the Research Sites Leadership Team supporting Centre Managers ensuring high performance at their sites and providing Professional Leadership to our Nursing/Study Coordinators. You will be responsible for the training, professional development and supervision of the Nursing/Study Coordinator teams.

Main responsibilities:

• Provide nursing/oncology support to study activities.

• Provide internal training aligned with country plan and needs.

• Engage with members of the nursing and medical community and other healthcare providers across the country to support awarded studies.

• Write and review company Clinical Policies and SOP's.

• Assist with the development and revision of departmental SOPs/guidelines.

• Work closely with Oncacare teams to support clinical Trials delivery from a nursing and oncology perspective.

• Facilitate and ensure affective communication, by participation in, regular clinical team, project strategy, and core study meetings.

• Drive quality assurance measures and appropriate policies to enhance clinical research activity and successful business delivery

• Work across sites to build relationships with existing and potential collaborators, health care professionals and colleagues to aid recruitment.

• Review and research protocols, identify and coordinate training and education requirements for nursing and study coordinators.

• Review protocols to identify potential difficulties and find solutions.

• Review local outreach strategy with Centre Managers to promote the research site within local communities.

• Work with the central recruitment team to aid local recruitment and help with tele screening at sites with your nursing and study coordinators team.

• Review audit reports, complaints, initiating corrective and preventative action to ensure best practice.

• Support CM's for Clinical Health and Safety.

• Work in collaboration with CM's and other nurses/study Coordinators to ensure efficient and effective allocation of resources are available to ensure research activity and clinical excellence is maintained.

• Continuous time management review, and sign off resource and capacity requirements in association with the CM/HR/CMO.

• Establishes and maintain good working relationships to encourage effective team working, retention of quality staff, succession planning and Performance Management Culture.

• Perform duties in accordance with quality standards, SOP's, COP's and local policies.

• Works within the range of research guidelines, ethical principles and protocols per ICH/GCP.

• Travel (approximately 30%) domestic and/or international.

To be successful you will need:

• Registration with the applicable regulatory bodies.

• Ability to manage multiple research studies with no supervision.

• Understanding of fundamental research governance issues.

• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.

• Clinical skills competency and laboratory processing competence.

• Motivated and enthusiastic.

• Postgraduate diploma in a health/biological sciences related area or equivalent is desirable but not essential.

• Management skills including experience of team leadership.

• Advanced organisational skills and time management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects at various stages of development.

• Knowledge of the application of research within the Clinical and Research Governance agenda.

Why join us?

Ongoing development is vital to us, and as the Regional Research Nurse, you will have the opportunity to progress your career, with the potential to move into other related areas to enhance your skill set. Our benefits package is competitive, our scope is international and we genuinely care about our people and their success.

ICON is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment