ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development
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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What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.
Our benefits examples include:
Various annual leave entitlements
A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
Life assurance
Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON 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 or submit a request here.
Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.
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