Senior Outcomes Researcher

ICON Clinical Outcomes Assessments (COA) is currently seeking a Senior Outcomes Researcher to join our US office-based teams in San Francisco, CA or Gaithersburg, MD.

ICON COA is part of ICON plc, a leading global Clinical Research Organisation headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. Our COA group undertakes consultancy projects for international clients in both the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors, supporting late-phase clinical trials.

The work of the COA group focuses on patient-centred research, including health related quality of life, disease symptoms, treatment 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 COA endpoint/instrument selection and regulatory support; COA instrument development and psychometric validation; study design, analysis and interpretation; 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 have experience of applied research, either qualitative or quantitative, in an academic or commercial environment. You will have experience of providing leadership and guidance to more junior staff members and 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. 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 and /or quantitative research or 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

ICON plc is committed to supporting the growth and development of the COA group. The candidate recruited for this role will receive external training as well as on the job training from our senior scientists and will be offered opportunities to attend and present at major international conferences.

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The position is permanent, full-time and salary is negotiable depending on qualifications and experience. In addition, a competitive benefits package is offered.