Clinical Trial Liaison

ICON plc • Portland, OR

1d • Remote

About The Position

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 toר 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. 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 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
• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Ideal therapeutic expertise in cardiometabolic, neuroscience or oncology

Responsibilities

• Provide 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.
• Function as a recruitment specialist in developing and optimizing strategies at site and study level to drive successful patient enrolment.
• Engage on site and at industry meetings / conferences, where driving strategies to widen access for patients and executing them occur.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with key stakeholders including medical & scientific leaders, advocates, and key decision makers across the ecosystem translating best practices to local tactical action.
• Cultivate relationships and recruit the most appropriate sites to participate in trials.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree