ICON CLINICAL RESEARCH

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ICON is a pharmaceutical company that

provides clinical research services! Our company
was established in 1996, and our head-quarters
are located in Dublin, Ireland. Our company is
well-reputed for it’s trail-blazing contributions
to the pharmaceutical world! In the past 20
years, ICON has made radical progress in core
laboratory technologies! Icon utilizes cutting
edge technology integrated with market leading
expertise and the most efficient procedures to
WHAT A CAREER IN SCIENCE CAN modernize and restructure the management
DO FOR YOU! of pictures during the process of clinical trials.

While a career path in the field of science and

medicine is often thought to be intensive and
overwhelming, there are also certain areas in
this field that can be incredibly rewarding! So,
what other aspects of clinical research make
the experience beneficial and gratifying? I’m
glad you asked! Clinical Research is absolutely
imperative in determining just how innocuous
and effective drugs and diagnostic products are!
Therefore, since “great power usually comes with GET IN TOUCH!
great responsibility”, you’ll gain a sense of pride
and achievement in accomplishing this herculean
task! (No pressure, right?) Therefore, if you have a Email ID:
growing fascination for developing or testing a new Sobha.Jacob@iconplc.com
product, consider taking up the role of a clinical Phone #:
research associate, here at ICON! We can assure 919.294.2237.
you that this position will provide you with a solid Address:
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what it is like to work in the biotherapeutic industry! Durham, NC.
27710
Did you know that ICON has over 11,000
employees across the world? That’s right! Our
company is paving the path as an international
provider of clinical development services
contracted out to businesses in the field of
pharmacy, biotechnology and medicine!
 MAKING A DIFFERENCE!
Are you passionate about making a significant
impact in someone else’s life? Look no further!
At ICON, there’s no better way to implement this
change than by becoming an integral member
of our clinical research team! Not only do clinical
trials conduct tests for new drugs, products and
medicine for the general public, they also combat
prevalent diseases that were initially thought
to be devoid of a cure such as: heart-disease,
rheumatoid arthritis, and Alzheimer’s. However,
even if your relentless efforts don’t produce
ground-breaking results right away, don’t be
dismayed! You can take pride in knowing that
prospective scientists will eventually scrutinize
and examine the outcomes of your research!
Consequently, based on the reports and inputs
you’ve recorded in the databases, scientists will
endeavor to make further advancements in the
field of medicine and biotechnology! Therefore,
regardless of whether you’re developing a
pioneering cure for cancer, facilitating patients
in new ways, or striving to eradicate prevalent
issues such as antibiotic resistance, bear in mind
that your contribution WILL make a difference!
JOIN THE TEAM!
Even though a CRA (Clinical Research Associate)
typically demands two years of prior experience
within the business, there has not been that many
people who have lined up to fill this position.
Therefore, our research team is always looking to
recruit new and promising talent! Consequently,
if you want to get actively involved within the
biotherapeutic industry, the opportunities are
endless, here at ICON! We are seeking to employ
new graduates, and study-coordinators who
are interested in the pharmaceutical stream!
Our training is inclusive of the CRA Graduate
Program for recent graduates, and the CRA
Academy Program for individuals with a prior
background in the discipline of medicine and
biotechnology! At ICON, we can assure you
that our relentless efforts are targeted towards
the growth and progress of our staff members!
WHAT DOES ICON HAVE TO WHAT WILL I LEARN AT UCD’S GCP?
OFFER FOR RECENT GRADUATES?
In September 2013, ICON PLC conducted its
first ever Graduate Certificate Programme.
The duration of this course is 12 weeks long and
takes place in Ireland! This is a rigorous program
which imparts graduate students with the
opportunity to obtain theoretical knowledge
affiliated to a particular industry and hands-
on-training in clinical research! In addition, you
will also acquire the chance to participate in a
clinical-based internship! This program initially
collaborated with a well-renowned academic
institution in Dublin, known as UCD (University
College Dublin) in November 2012! Last but not
the least, this internship will take place in the UCD
Research Facility Center at Dublin’s St. Vincent
Hospital to bestow future students with the most This program encompasses the following lessons:
heuristic and enriching experience possible!
-Business program management
ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES! -Technology skills
-Real-world experience of clinical trials
The heuristic training program is specifically in- -Effective data management.
tended for recent science graduates with a
strong background in biology and chemistry!
We’re also seeking for career-driven individuals
who are ambitious, innovative and in relentless
pursuit of procuring additional experience in the
field of medicine, pharmacy and biotechnology.
WHEN CAN I APPLY?
Enrollment in this program takes place twice a year!
We have available openings for future students in the
beginning of September and March of each year.