Principal Safety Scientist

Principal Safety Scientist - Must have strong pharmacovigilence experience - Bulgaria or Poland

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 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.

What You Will Do:

Your focus will be on coordinating scientific operations delivery, resolving issues, and developing team capability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading safety assessments for clinical trials and post-marketing surveillance, evaluating data to identify safety signals and trends.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and implement risk management plans and safety monitoring strategies.
• Providing expert guidance on regulatory submissions related to safety and pharmacovigilance, ensuring adherence to industry standards.
• Mentoring and training junior safety scientists, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Staying current with industry trends and regulatory guidelines to enhance safety evaluation processes and methodologies.

Your Profile:

You will have solid scientific operations experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field
• Extensive experience in safety assessment and pharmacovigilance, with a strong understanding of regulatory requirements.
• 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.

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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