About this role
ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development
We are currently seeking a Principal Safety Scientist to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Principal Safety Scientist at ICON, you will be responsible for leading safety assessments and pharmacovigilance activities to ensure the safety and efficacy of pharmaceutical products. Your expertise will be essential in driving the development of risk management strategies and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
What You Will Be Doing:
Lead signal detection and safety surveillance activities, ensuring timely identification, evaluation, and documentation of safety signals
Manage and coordinate aggregate safety reports (e.g. PSUR, DSUR), including planning, data review, and authoring/review
Author and oversee Risk Management Plans (RMPs) and support implementation of risk minimisation strategies
Design and conduct literature searches and reviews to support safety monitoring and regulatory requirements
Act as a pharmacovigilance lead on projects, partnering with cross-functional teams and clients
Provide scientific input and review of key safety documents (e.g. IB, CCDS/CCSI, protocols, ICSRs)
Contribute to process improvements, compliance activities, and mentoring of junior team members
Your Profile:
5+ years of experience in Pharmacovigilance / Drug Safety
Advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacology, or a related field; relevant certifications preferred.
Strong expertise in signal detection, safety surveillance, and aggregate reporting
Proven experience in authoring Risk Management Plans (RMPs)
Proven ability to analyze complex safety data and make informed decisions based on scientific evidence.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with diverse teams and external stakeholders.
A commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and compliance in all safety-related activities.
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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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About ICON plc
Global contract research organization providing outsourced clinical development services. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
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