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ICON Clinical Research Principal in Sofia, Bulgaria
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.
Mapi Research Trust is currently seeking a Principal to join our team!
We are seeking a passionate, resilient, adaptative and inspiring individual to lead the Patient Centered Endpoint Intelligence (PACE) team.
This role will guide the PACE team in providing best in class scientific guidance to customers developing patient focused endpoint strategies using Clinical Outcomes Assessments (COAs) and Digital Health Technologies (DHTs) , in clinical trials.
This position will also have a key role in developing the business integration strategy for HumanFirst, recently acquired by ICON (See announcement (https://www.iconplc.com/solutions/decentralised-clinical-trials/digital-health-technologies) on ICON website).
The ideal background and skillset for this role includes experience of applied research in a health or commercial environment, an interest in clinical development, literature review and interpretation of results, executive communicate skills to present to leadership and strong abilities in people leadership.
Subject Matter Expertise:
Direct and lead data gathering efforts, applying relevant tools and techniques for literature review and synthesis
Lead the scientific development and validation of research methodology.
Act as a thought partner with clients and project teams developing endpoints strategies using COA and DHTs
Provide scientific and methodological leadership across various project types.
Review and approve final drafts of project deliverables.
Strategic Leadership in Business Integration
Develop and launch the first of kind consulting service for endpoint selection with COAs and DHTs, integrating with Mapi Research Trust
Define milestones for success in the Go To Market and hiring plans
Communicate progress to leadership and coordinate with cross-functional team leads to ensure success
Coordinate with Product & Technologies team to ensure internal technologies are well suited for the needs of the PACE team in delivering value to customers.
People Leadership:
Provide oversight and mentorship to teammates conceptualizing and drafting proposals based on client ideas or RFPs
Oversee the scientific content in proposals and projects
Organize and monitor workloads to ensure project efficiency and quality
Anticipate and mitigate key project risks effectively
Manage human resource activities, including staffing, resource optimization, mentoring, and talent development
Delegate and ensure completion of special assignments
Comply with all relevant SOPs, policies, and procedures
Promote an open and honest working environment to encourage teamwork and knowledge transfer.
Qualifications:
Advanced degree in a relevant scientific field
Proven experience in scientific research and project management
Robust knowledge in COAs and DHTs measurement properties and strategy
Strong leadership and communication skills
Ability to travel as required
Commitment to uphold ICON's values
Join ICON and contribute to groundbreaking scientific research. Make an impact, grow your career, and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence.
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 maximise 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 website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits
ICON, including subsidiaries, 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, colour, 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 (https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations) .
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.