Director, Research Services, Oncology

About the role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct scientific operations activities, ensuring quality, efficiency, and alignment with business objectives.
• Development of protocols for clinical studies.
• Preparation of clinical development plans.
• Drafting of clinical scientific documents such as IND, IND amendments, Investigator’s Brochures, Annual Reports and other FDA submissions.
• Monitor, perform data review, and summarize safety and efficacy data in ongoing studies.
• Assist with study design for exploratory development.
• Lead the clinical matrix teams for assigned compounds.
• Represent exploratory development on project teams.
• Develop relationships with appropriate consultants.
• Write abstracts and present data at scientific meetings, both internally and externally.
• Serve as liaison to project teams, CROs and others.

Your Profile

• Degree in a scientific/life sciences field; Pharm.D. or Ph.D. preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in oncology research or related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading clinical development programs in oncology (preferably late-stage).
• Experience with global regulatory interactions and submissions (FDA, EMA, or other agencies).
• Strong understanding of oncology clinical endpoints, trial design, and statistical considerations.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a cross-functional matrix environment and influence without direct authority.
• Track record of scientific publications and/or conference presentations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and scientific writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Minimal travel (≈15%) may be required with prior approval.

What ICON Can Offer You

• Variety of 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, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Lifecycle assurance.
• Various optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

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.

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