Job Description
Principal - Ireland but will consider other countries in Europe - Home or office based 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. 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, adaptive 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 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. What you will be doing 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. Your Profile 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: 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 . 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. 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, 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. Life assurance Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others. Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers. At ICON, diversity, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative which helps us better serve our people, patients, customers, and our communities. We're proud of our diverse workforce and the work we've done to become a more inclusive organisation. 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. Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply To be considered for this role you will be redirected to our careers page & prompted to create a jobseeker account here. To start the process, click the Continue to Application or Login/Register button below. Benefits: Work From Home