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Clinical Research Physician - Sao Paulo - Homebased role
ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations.
With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.
Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.
We are looking for a Clinical Research Physician with a strong understanding of medical practice as well as the scientific research process, who will be responsible for:
Providing ide the local medical expert input into study design to help with the operationalization of studies
Resolution of protocol related medical and scientific questions from sites
Monitoring Team trainings on the medical and scientific aspects of disease, compound, and protocol,
Country feasibility confirmation
Setting of Diversity targets for assigned studies (where applicable)
The Role:
Evaluate feasibility of, and direct a program of Phase I, II, III and IV clinical research involving products leading to the filing of an NDA. This entails reviewing protocols and supervising the conduct of clinical studies in adherence to SOPs, as well as institutional and relevant governmental regulations.
Ensure training as required, regarding the product, the pathology, the regulatory environment, the protocol and the CRF.
Maintain a network of experts and potential investigators within his/her therapeutic field. Identification and evaluation of investigators. Medical representative responsibilities: SAE, narrative summaries; active collaboration with the corresponding clinical operations department; presentation of the trial, presentation of trial results, provide answers to questions of a medical nature; participation in important congresses or events concerning the therapeutic field.
Ensure the medical and scientific collaboration with medical functions in the respective Business Units in Brazil and with investigators, trialists, medical experts, and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in the country, region, or global level.
You will need:
Medical degree (preferred TA: Immunologist, Gastroenterologist, Neurologist or Pneumologist) or Life/Health Science Degree with mandatory previous experience as MSL or Medical Manager at Pharma Industry. and/ or
12+ years of experience with at least 4-5 years Clinical Research experience in pharmaceutical setting; demonstrated in communication and personal interaction; demonstrated skills in effective medical writing and written communication
Knowledge of, and experience with, the process of data collection, data management, and data analysis are required.
Ability to interact in a transatlantic research setting.
Availability to travel around 10% of the time (domestic -fly and drive).
Good negotiation and persuasion skills are important.
Ability to interpret clinical data accurately is essential.
Strong verbal and written skills
Fluent in English
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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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