About this 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
We are currently seeking a Medical Research Practitioner to join our diverse and dynamic team in Houston TX. As a Medical Research Practitioner at ICON, you will play a vital role in conducting clinical research activities, ensuring adherence to protocols and regulatory requirements while contributing to the advancement of innovative treatments. Your expertise will be essential in supporting the successful execution of clinical trials and enhancing patient care.
Location: Houston TX - 100% on site
Job Type: PRN (As Needed)
What You Will Be Doing:
Conducting clinical research activities in compliance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and regulatory guidelines.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to facilitate site initiation, patient recruitment, and data collection for clinical trials.
Monitoring and documenting patient progress, adverse events, and other critical study-related information.
Participating in the development of study materials, including informed consent forms, case report forms, and study manuals.
Staying updated on medical research trends and best practices to enhance the quality and efficiency of clinical trial operations.
Your Profile:
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Licensed in state of TX)
2+ years of experience in clinical research or related roles, with a strong understanding of GCP and regulatory requirements
Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
A commitment to maintaining high standards of ethics and professionalism in all research activities
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 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.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
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. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 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.
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.
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Other facts
About ICON plc
Since our foundation in Dublin, Ireland in 1990, our mission has been to help our clients to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. We do this by delivering best in class information, solutions and performance, with an unyielding focus on quality at all times.
We offer a full range of consulting, development and commercialisation services from a global network of offices in 53 countries. We focus our innovation on the factors that are critical to our clients – reducing time to market, reducing cost, and increasing quality – and our global team of experts has extensive experience in a broad range of therapeutic areas.
What you'll do
- The Medical Research Practitioner will conduct clinical research activities in compliance with study protocols and regulatory guidelines. They will collaborate with teams to facilitate patient recruitment and monitor patient progress.
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