Research Scientist-Silver Spring, MD-OnsiteICON 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 Research Scientist to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Research Scientist at ICON, you will play a vital role in leading and conducting scientific research aimed at advancing clinical trials and developing innovative therapies. Your expertise will contribute to the design, execution, and analysis of studies that have the potential to impact global healthcare solutions.What You Will Be Doing:
Perform a variety of primary research efforts towards evaluation of neurotherapeutics and medical device safety and efficacy for the prevention and treatment in pre-clinical models of mild to severe TBI, with and without polytrauma.
Effective integration of existing literature, developing novel research protocols and grants, firm grasp of research methods, data collections, data management, statistics, data analysis, manuscript development, leading presentations and hold a functional understanding of military requirements and circumstances.
Coordinate research projects, which shall include the design and coordination of experiments, direction of research staff (e.g., post-doctoral fellows, research associates and assistants) and collaborators in the execution of these experiments and providing insights into experimental objectives and techniques best suited to achieve these objectives.
Develop and evaluate therapeutic strategies to detect and mitigate molecular, cellular, clinical, and functional alterations induced by TBI or TBI with polytrauma to support the branch research objectives, performance of complex tasks, and as needed, develop new technical methods for neuroscience and injury mechanisms.
Must be able to work independently in all aspects of the research, including complex statistical analyses at a professional level while meeting established timelines.
Your Profile:
Doctorate in the field of neuroscience or related field in the biological sciences.
Minimum of 7 years of work experience.
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.
#LI-TG2#LI-ONSITEWhat 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 (https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits) to read more about the benefits ICON offers.At ICON, diversity, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative which helps us better serve our people, patients, customers, and our communities. We're proud of our diverse workforce and the work we’ve done to become a more inclusive organisation. 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 (https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations)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.Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here (https://wd3.myworkday.com/icon/d/task/1422$1235.htmld) to apply