Clinical Research Physician II

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organizations.With our patients at the center 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.

Title: Clinical Research Physician

Location: On-Site (Salt Lake City UT)

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description:

• Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which centers around our commitment to People, Clients and Performance.

• As a member of staff, the employee is expected to embrace and contribute to our culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our

processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.

• Work within the context of the Unit’s Standard Operating Procedures.

• To be responsible for conducting the clinical evaluation of healthy volunteers and patients for specific studies through thorough medical history and physical examination.

• To inspect laboratory biochemistry, hematology, microbiology and ECG results and assess their significance in relation to volunteer and patient

participation in studies.

• To assess eligibility of subjects for clinical trials against the inclusion and exclusion criteria in the context of sound

clinical judgement.

• To assist in maintaining and updating the volunteer database, ensuring a good level of communication with Volunteer

Recruitment and Screening Services.

• To act as Co-Investigator for studies, actively supporting the Principal

Investigator in the supervision of the conduct of studies and ensure that the protocol is strictly adhered to, in accordance with ICH-GCP.

• To prescribe study drug in accordance with the protocol.

• To assist in the correct drug dosage and administration procedures as necessary.

• To assist nursing staff in the insertion of intravenous cannulae for venous access utilizing current best practice.

• To assist with collection of blood and other samples as determined by the protocol and Clinical Unit requirements.

• To conduct physician-specific safety and pharmacodynamic assessments as determined by the protocol.

• To maintain a high standard of subject welfare and safety alongside exemplary data integrity.

• Monitor study subjects at least once daily whilst

resident in the Clinical Unit through clinical evaluation, safety laboratory tests, ECG recordings and other pharmacodynamic assessments as

determined by the study protocol, initiating additional procedures where appropriate to enhance subject safety.

• Monitor any adverse reactions should they occur and conduct further examination and investigations based on clinical judgement.

• Complete the Case Report Form with specific reference to the Adverse Event recording, reviewing these frequently and ensuring follow up to resolution.

• To present study-specific safety issues at the weekly Clinical Safety Meetings, ensuring the rest of the physician team are adequately briefed regarding

studies for which they have responsibility.

• Ensure good communication with nursing staff with regards to subject welfare and safety.

• Be available on a rostered 24-hour on-call basis for volunteer/patients on a rotational basis.

• Assist project management in the leadership of studies.

• To meet and discuss details of studies with representatives of Sponsor companies, helping to develop the protocol, advising on medical and safety issues and providing regular updates to Sponsors as necessary. This will be done with the knowledge and support of the Principal Investigator.

• To attend Research Ethics Committee meetings when invited and to present proposed study protocols to the Ethics Committee, highlighting specific safety and ethical issues for consideration.

• To take a leading role in the review and development of clinical protocols, summaries, safety and final study reports.

• To develop and maintain a high level of skills in designing, conducting and interpreting clinical pharmacology studies by reading relevant scientific literature and through attending courses/conferences/symposia.

• To participate in continued professional development (including Higher Medical Training/Specialist Training) through enrolment of courses leading to additional qualifications such as the Diploma in Pharmaceutical Medicine or Diploma in Human Pharmacology.

• To maintain a high level of awareness of major issues in general medicine and the pharmaceutical industry.

• To maintain a high level of clinical skills in the management of medical emergencies, including the management of the cardio-respiratory arrest/peri-arrest scenario in accordance with best medical practice and nationally recognised guidelines, including those published by the Resuscitation Council (UK).

• Maintain acute care skills.

• Take part in regular and systematic audits, responding to the audit results by improving practice, for example by undertaking further training.

• To maintain a training record and portfolio of activity.

• Any other duties as assigned commensurate with skills and qualifications and appropriate to the role.

Benefits of Working in ICON:Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.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, 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 through the form below.

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