Director, Research Services – Oncology

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🔔 Pennsylvania – Remote

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ICON plc

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1990

💊 Pharmaceuticals

🧬 Biotechnology

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

Pharmaceuticals • Biotechnology • Healthcare Insurance

ICON plc is a global provider of clinical, consulting, and commercial services across various sectors in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. They offer a wide range of clinical solutions, including decentralised clinical trials, cardiac safety solutions, early clinical laboratories, and medical imaging. ICON also provides technology solutions that support drug development from early phases to post-marketing. Their therapeutic expertise spans cardiovascular, oncology, internal medicine, and more, with a strong focus on transformative therapies like cell and gene therapies and biosimilars. ICON is recognized as a leading Contract Research Organisation (CRO), regularly providing thought leadership and contributing to industry publications and events. Their services are tailored to optimize clinical trials, offer regulatory intelligence, and deliver real-world evidence through robust data analysis and patient-centric solutions.

📋 Description

• 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

🎯 Requirements

• 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.

🏖️ 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