Jr. Scientist II/X-Ray Crystallographer

ICON; Maryland; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave entitlement

Health insurance offerings

Retirement planning options

Global Employee Assistance Programme (

Life assurance

Job summary

ICON is seeking a Jr. Scientist II/X-Ray Crystallographer in Maryland to lead and conduct scientific research advancing clinical trials and innovative therapies.

The role involves designing projects, analyzing data, and collaborating with biostatistics, clinical, and regulatory teams to ensure robust study outcomes. Ideal candidates hold a PhD in a relevant field and have experience in clinical or pharmaceutical research, with strong communication skills and a willingness to travel about 5%.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in biology, chemistry, pharmacology, or clinical research.
• Experience in clinical/pharma research with project management.
• Strong data analysis and statistics skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and travel ~5%.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead scientific research projects, including clinical trials, in accordance with regulatory standards and study protocols.
• Conduct data analysis, interpret results, and generate scientific reports to inform development of new treatments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (biostatistics, clinical, regulatory) to ensure project success.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with ethical/regulatory guidelines.
• Publish findings in journals and present at industry conferences.

Skills

PhD in relevant field

Clinical/pharma research experience

Data analysis & statistics

Excellent written and verbal comms

Collaborative cross-functional work

Willingness to travel

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

Jr. Scientist II/X-Ray Crystallographer

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 Research Scientist at ICON, you will lead and conduct scientific research aimed at advancing clinical trials and develop innovative therapies.

What You Will Do:

You will contribute to clinical research activities, taking responsibility for your deliverables and working collaboratively.
Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and leading scientific research projects, including clinical trials, in accordance with regulatory standards and study protocols.
• Conducting data analysis, interpreting results, and generating scientific reports to inform the development of new treatments and therapies.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including biostatisticians, clinical teams, and regulatory experts, to ensure the success of research projects.
• Maintaining accurate documentation of research activities and ensuring compliance with ethical and regulatory guidelines.
• Publishing research findings in scientific journals and presenting at industry conferences to advance the knowledge base in clinical research.

Your Profile:

You will bring relevant clinical research experience, along with the following qualifications and skills.
Required qualifications and experience:

• PhD or equivalent degree in a relevant scientific field such as biology, chemistry, pharmacology, or clinical research.
• Experience in conducting research within the clinical or pharmaceutical industry, with a proven track record of managing scientific projects.
• Strong analytical skills and expertise in data interpretation and statistical analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex scientific information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to the strategic direction of research initiatives.
• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 5%)

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, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized 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, subsidized 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

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Bonus, Com, Stock, Benefits & Disclaimer verbiage:
Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, education/training, and skill level. You may be eligible for a bonus, stock compensation and commissions in some cases depending on your role and performance.