Clinical Trial Liaison - Homebased, Turkey

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 currently seeking a Clinical Trial Liaison to be homebased in Turkey to support our dynamic organization!

What will you do?

The Clinical Trial Liaison (CTL) will develop relationships with clinical trial investigators and research site staff to facilitate recruitment of subjects in pharmaceutical industry clinical trials for which ICON serves as the contract research organization (CRO). The CTL will work in concert with ICON’s Clinical Delivery teams to ensure that investigators and site staff have a thorough scientific understanding of the investigational agents being used in the study, the trial’s eligibility criteria, and all study procedures. Particular attention will be given to assessing the effectiveness of each site’s strategy used to identify potentially eligible subjects. The CTL must also understand how the trial fits into the site’s pattern of treatment for the condition and how any competing clinical trials or upcoming drug approvals may affect the progress of recruitment. Repeated interactions will be needed over the course of the trial to ensure that the trial remains “top of mind” with investigators and staff. The CTL will function as part of the study team and will interact with sponsor companies and their field personnel. Furthermore, the CTL will serve as liaison with key investigators to help ensure that they receive assistance with any queries and that any concerns they have are promptly transmitted to the trial’s sponsor. Responsibilities include:

• Understand the scientific basis of assigned clinical trials

• Support creation of educational materials to effectively communicate the science behind the clinical trial

• Be able to communicate the scientific basis of the trials to other team members, investigators and site staff

• Identify effective prescreening strategies for each trial and recommend improvements

• Provide detailed reports of interactions with investigators and site staff

• Serve as a therapeutic expert for internal ICON staff

• Provide education and mentoring to other CTLs

What do you need to have?

• A minimum of 24 months’ experience in the clinical research environment as an employee of a research site, sponsor, or biotech/pharmaceutical company

• Previous site and/or patient engagement experience is preferred, but not mandatory

• Read, write and speak fluent English; fluent in host country language required

• Doctorate degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, DO, DPN) in biological science or related field is required

• Candidates must be willing to travel up to 50%

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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