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Safety Scientist

Key Facts

Category:  Safety Engineer
Full time
Mid-level (2-5 years)
English

Other Skills

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    Analytical Skills
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    Critical Thinking
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    Communication
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    Detail Oriented
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    Collaboration
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    Personal Integrity

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in pharmacovigilance or drug safety within the pharmaceutical or clinical research industry
  • Strong understanding of pharmacovigilance principles, regulations, and guidelines
  • Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex medical data

Requirements:

  • Conducting safety surveillance activities for assigned projects, including the review and interpretation of safety data
  • Partnership with cross-functional teams to ensure the safety of study participants and compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Contributing to the development and implementation of safety management plans and risk minimization strategies
  • Participating in safety review meetings and providing expert input on safety-related matters

Job description

Safety Scientist - Remote based in UK, Poland, Bulgaria, Ireland, or Spain

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.


As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.


As a Safety Scientist at ICON, you will design and analyse clinical trials, interpreting complex medical data, and contribute to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies.

What You Will Do:

You will contribute to scientific operations activities, taking responsibility for your deliverables and working collaboratively.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Conducting safety surveillance activities for assigned projects, including the review and interpretation of safety data.
  • Partnership with cross-functional teams to ensure the safety of study participants and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Contributing to the development and implementation of safety management plans and risk minimization strategies.
  • Participating in safety review meetings and providing expert input on safety-related matters.
  • Contributing to the preparation of safety-related documents for regulatory submissions and responses to regulatory queries.

Your Profile:

You will bring relevant scientific operations experience, along with the following qualifications and skills.

Required qualifications and experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in pharmacovigilance or drug safety within the pharmaceutical or clinical research industry.
  • Strong understanding of pharmacovigilance principles, regulations, and guidelines.
  • Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex medical data.
  • Effective communication skills, with the ability to cooperate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Detail-oriented and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.


Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.


Benefits may include:

  • 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

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.


Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.


Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.


If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.

Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply

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