# Principal Scientist

**Company**: ICON
**Location**: Whitesboro, NY
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $75,480.00-$94,350.00
**Category**: Research
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

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 Principal Scientist at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in leading scientific research and development initiatives that drive innovation and advance clinical programs.

**Responsibilities:**

- Leading the design, planning, and execution of scientific studies, including preclinical, clinical, or translational research, to support drug development programs.

- Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including clinical, regulatory, and data science, to ensure the integration of scientific insights into clinical trial design and strategy.

- Providing scientific leadership and expertise in the interpretation of study results, contributing to data analysis, and developing scientific publications and presentations.

- Identifying and evaluating new technologies, methodologies, and scientific advancements to enhance research capabilities and support innovation in clinical development.

- Mentoring and guiding junior scientists, fostering a culture of scientific excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team.

**Your Profile:**

- Advanced degree in life sciences, chemistry, pharmacology, or a related field (e.g., PhD, MS).

- Extensive experience in scientific research, drug development, or related areas within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO industry.

- Proven track record of leading complex research projects, with strong analytical skills and expertise in experimental design, data interpretation, and scientific writing.

- In-depth knowledge of relevant scientific areas, with the ability to apply this expertise to support clinical and translational research initiatives.

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams and presenting scientific findings to diverse audiences.

- Strong leadership and mentoring abilities, with a commitment to developing junior scientists and promoting best practices in scientific research and development.

**Rewards & Benefits**

- 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

## Skills

### Required
- life sciences
- chemistry
- pharmacology
- scientific research
- drug development

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