Clinical Trial Liaison

IRE • Houston, TX

15h • Remote

About The Position

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Critical thinking and operational expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and clinical support to investigators and site staff.
• Ensure study sites have a thorough understanding of study design and procedures.
• Function as a recruitment specialist, developing and optimizing strategies for patient enrollment.
• Engage on site and at industry meetings/conferences to drive strategies for patient access.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with key stakeholders including medical & scientific leaders, advocates, and key decision makers.
• Translate best practices to local tactical action.
• Cultivate relationships and recruit the most appropriate sites to participate in trials.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees