Site Identification Lead Ophthalmology /Optometry

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.

ICON is looking for Site Identification Lead to act as the main point of contact for the study on all aspects related to site identification

The role
• To lead the site identification process for awarded studies, liaising with the assigned feasibility manager from a country feasibility point of view
• Attend Kick off meetings for projects to ensure full awareness of client needs
• Review Site Identification budget and propose changes as required for study delivery to the PM.
• To liaise with the Study Start up manager/Lead to ensure an integrated start up plan to ensure delivery of the study start up timelines in terms of initiated sites and First Patient In (FPI) achievements
• Develop Site Profile and Protocol Specific Site Requirements and Site Identification Questionnaire specific to each protocol for discussion/approval with the project team/Sponsor.
• Develop and implement site ranking plan based on above. to ensure the appropriate. high quality sites are approved for the study
• Lead a team of Site Identification Specialists (SIS's) who have responsibility for Site Identification.

What you need
• University degree in medicine, science, or equivalent

•​Experience in Ophthalmology and/or Optometry
• Knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and ability to review and evaluate medical data
• Excellent English , written and verbal communication


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.