PK Scientist

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.

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacology professional to support protocol development and pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) analysis across Phase I–IV clinical trials as Senior PK Scientist. This role involves protocol writing, non-compartmental analysis (NCA), and clinical pharmacology reporting while collaborating with cross-functional teams within a regulated clinical development environment.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Author and coordinate development of clinical pharmacology trial protocols and ensure timely review, approval, and issuance.
• Perform preliminary, interim, and final PK, PD, and PK/PD analyses using non-compartmental methods.
• Develop the Clinical Pharmacology Analysis Plan (CPAP) and generate data handling logbooks prior to final NCA.
• Create tables, listings, and figures and contribute to drafting clinical pharmacology sections of Clinical Study Reports (CSRs).
• Conduct QC review of protocols, analyses, datasets, and all deliverables while ensuring compliance with SOPs, ICH-GCP, and regulatory requirements.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a scientific discipline (or equivalent experience) with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in clinical pharmacology, including exposure to clinical study protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent hands-on knowledge of PK & PD software packages 
• Hands-on experience with Phoenix WinNonlin and working knowledge of R for PK/PD analysis (Experience with R is an advantage).
• Excellent data-handling skills and working knowledge of database structures 
• Working knowledge noncompartmental PK analysis & PK/PD analyses

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.

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