PK Scientist

ICON; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ICON, a leader in healthcare intelligence and clinical research, seeks a skilled clinical pharmacologist. The role involves protocol development, data analysis, and reporting for drug development. Candidates should have a relevant degree, 4 years' experience, and proficiency in analytical software.

Benefits

Annual leave entitlements

Health insurance options

Retirement planning options

Life assurance

Flexible benefits (childcare vouchers, gym discounts)

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum degree: BA/BS in a health, science, or computer science-related field.
• At least 4 years of industry experience.
• Working knowledge of Phoenix WinNonlin is essential.

Responsibilities

• Author protocols and coordinate their development with study teams.
• Perform preliminary, interim, and final PK/PD analyses.
• Draft the clinical pharmacology sections of the Clinical Study Report.

Skills

Knowledge of non-compartmental PK analysis

Statistical principles

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Working knowledge of Phoenix WinNonlin

Education

BA/BS in health, science, or computer science

Job description

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.

What you will be doing:

• Authoring the protocol and coordinating its development with study team members, ensuring timely approval and issuance.
• Providing QC review of protocols as needed.
• Reviewing dataset requirements, such as trial-specific data transfer agreements, for clinical studies involving non-compartmental analysis (NCA).
• Writing the Clinical Pharmacology Analysis Plan (CPAP) based on the protocol.
• Generating a logbook with data handling rules prior to the final NCA.
• Performing preliminary, interim, and final PK, PD, and/or PK/PD analyses for trials across all phases of drug development.
• Creating tables, listings, and figures based on the CPAP.
• Drafting the clinical pharmacology sections of the Clinical Study Report.
• QC of analysis, all delivered outputs, and reporting documents.

You are:

• Minimum degree: BA/BS in a health, science, or computer science-related field.
• At least 4 years of industry experience.
• Working knowledge of Phoenix WinNonlin is essential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Knowledge of non-compartmental PK analysis and statistical principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we prioritize building a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to a competitive salary, ICON offers various benefits focused on well-being and work-life balance, including:

• Annual leave entitlements
• Health insurance options
• Retirement planning options
• Global Employee Assistance Programme with TELUS Health
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits such as childcare vouchers, bike schemes, gym discounts, and travel passes

Visit our careers website to learn more: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental. We are committed to providing an accessible environment for all candidates. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know here.

Interested but unsure if you meet all requirements? We encourage you to apply—you might be exactly what we're looking for!