Senior Clinical Scientist - Oncology
ICON Strategic Solutions
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About ICON Strategic Solutions
ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization committed to fostering an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence. Join us to shape the future of clinical development.
Role Overview: Senior Clinical Scientist - Oncology
This role may involve leading or supporting one or multiple oncology studies. As a lead, you will be responsible for clinical and scientific execution of protocols and serve as the primary contact for scientific issues with internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as clinical point of contact for scientific issues.
- Design trials and develop endpoints with CD.
- Lead Medical Monitoring team and develop related plans.
- Coordinate with committees including SAC, DMC, adjudication.
- Draft protocol clarification letters and support document preparation.
- Review informed consent, monitor data issues, and lab reports.
- Prepare scientific presentations and co-author newsletters.
- Mentor junior clinical scientists as needed.
Qualifications
- BS/BA (7+ years experience) or MS/PhD (5+ years experience) in Life Sciences.
- Minimum two years pharmaceutical/clinical drug development lead experience.
- Experience in medical monitoring and oncology is required.
- Excellent Excel, PowerPoint, written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to travel up to 15%, including potential international travel.
- Legal authorization to work in Canada or US without visa sponsorship.
What ICON Offers
ICON provides competitive salary packages, comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, flexible optional benefits, and support for work-life balance.
Key skills/competency
- Oncology
- Clinical Research
- Trial Design
- Medical Monitoring
- Protocol Management
- Data Analysis
- Communication
- Mentorship
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Regulatory Compliance
How to Get Hired at ICON Strategic Solutions
- Customize your resume: Tailor experiences to clinical research and oncology.
- Highlight achievements: Emphasize trial design and leadership roles.
- Research ICON: Study their mission, values, and recent projects.
- Prepare for technical discussions: Brush up on regulatory and protocol design.
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