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Clinical Trial Liaison

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Clinical Trial Liaisons provide scientific support to clinical trial sites, optimize patient recruitment strategies, and engage with stakeholders to achieve trial goals. They require strong communication skills and a doctoral degree.
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Clinical Trial Liaison- US- Remote

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.


As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.


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ICON’s field-based Clinical Trial Liaisons are highly trained site engagement specialists who support clinical trials by providing scientific and clinical support to investigators and site staff to ensure study sites have a thorough understanding of the study design and procedures so that clinical trial goals are achieved. The CTL also functions as a recruitment specialist in developing and optimizing strategies at site and study level to drive successful patient enrolment. This is a field position that thrives by engaging on site and at industry meetings / conferences, where driving strategies to widen access for patients and executing them occur.  The ideal candidate will have experience collaborating cross-functionally with key stakeholders including medical & scientific leaders, advocates, and key decision makers across the ecosystem translating best practices to local tactical action. 

What to bring to the role

  • A scientific and clinical network, as well as networking skills

  • Demonstrated success in persuasion, influence, and negotiation

  • Ability to discuss and apply technical/scientific/clinical knowledge

  • Strong communication and presentation skills in local (medical) language(s)

  • Knowledge of local healthcare landscape

  • Business, technical, and analytical skills

  • Willingness and flexibility to learn new Therapeutic Areas and products

  • Cultivate relationships and recruit the most appropriate sites to participate in trials

  • Critical thinking and operational expertise

Your profile

  • A doctoral degree (M.D., PharmD or PhD) is required

  • Experience in a clinical research environment in Pharma, Biotech, or CRO in scientific and/or clinical operations is preferred

  • Broad scientific and medical knowledge with an understanding of clinical development

  • Ideal therapeutic expertise in cardiometabolic, neuroscience or oncology

  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop relations with internal and external stakeholders

  • Proactive and self-motivated with the demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and independently 

This position can be home or office-based and requires the willingness to travel nationally and internationally up to  ~75% of the time (the candidate should be based within easy access to a major airport).

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Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.


Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.


Benefits may include:

  • Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
  • Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
  • Retirement and pension plans
  • Life assurance and disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
  • Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.


Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.


Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.


If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.

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525 W Monroe St Ste 1000, Chicago, Illinois, 60661-3791, United States, Chicago, United States, 60661-3791

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