Drug Safety Physician

Job Description: As a Drug Safety Physician at ICON, you will play a crucial role in providing medical and safety support to the activities of ICON Project Teams. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that projects are conducted in adherence to the highest ethical principles and medical standards, following Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and good pharmacovigilance practices, and in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory standards. Your key responsibilities will include reviewing and accurately assessing Adverse Events (AEs) and Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) in terms of seriousness, expectedness, listedness, and relatedness using coding such as MedDRA. You will also be responsible for reviewing aggregated reports, providing safety profile assessments, identifying safety issues in clinical trials or post-marketing settings, and escalating them to the appropriate channels within ICON for resolution with the client. Additionally, you will be involved in providing support and training on regulatory requirements for expedited and periodic reporting of AEs/ADRs, participating in project-related meetings, communicating with the client as per the Project Specific Procedures, assisting in code-break activities, reviewing and providing input to product information, and offering pharmacovigilance consultancy to clients regarding regulatory reporting requirements. Furthermore, you will provide guidance to Medical and Safety Services staff on regulatory reporting of adverse events and undertake any other responsibilities as assigned. Your role will require collaboration, communication, and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of patient safety and regulatory compliance. Role requirements: To be successful in this role, you should be a qualified and licensed physician with 2-3 years of patient diagnosis and treatment experience in a hospital-based setup. Prior experience in clinical research or pharmacovigilance is optional but beneficial for this position. Benefits of Working in ICON: At ICON, we value our people and strive to create a culture that rewards high performance and fosters talent development. We offer competitive salary packages that are regularly benchmarked against industry standards, with annual bonuses tied to performance goals for both the organization and individuals. In addition to competitive salaries, we provide a range of health-related benefits for employees and their families, as well as comprehensive retirement plans and life assurance to support long-term financial planning. Our work environment encourages individuals to pursue their sense of purpose and drive meaningful change, contributing to a fulfilling career at ICON. What ICON can offer you: In addition to competitive compensation, ICON provides a variety of benefits tailored to support employee well-being and work-life balance. These benefits include various annual leave entitlements, diverse health insurance options, retirement planning offerings, and a Global Employee Assistance Programme for 24-hour access to specialized professionals for support. We also offer life assurance and country-specific optional benefits such as childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, and health assessments to promote employee well-being. At ICON, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and supporting our employees in achieving their personal and professional goals. If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process due to a medical condition or disability, please inform us so we can assist you accordingly. Interested in joining ICON but unsure if you meet all the requirements We encourage you to apply regardless, as your unique skills and experiences may align with our needs for this role or other opportunities within the organization. At ICON, we are always looking for talented individuals who share our vision and values.,