Clinical Research Physician
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Job Description
About the Role
Join ICON plc as a Clinical Research Physician in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- provide medical insights that guide decision-making.
Requirements
- paced, team
Benefits & Compensation
- hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well
- being. Life assurance Flexible country
- winning workplace that enables you to make a difference to patients’ lives by being part of a world
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Remote position - work from anywhere.
Apply to join ICON plc as a Clinical Research Physician.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Research Physician at ICON plc a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Clinical Research physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Clinical Research — Physician Career Context
This Clinical Research position at ICON plc is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Remote physician positions in Clinical Research have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
Location & Logistics
This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Trial Design, Protocol Execution, Patient Safety Monitoring, Regulatory Compliance, GCP Standards, Data Analysis, Medical Insights, Investigator Engagement. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Research role.
Core responsibilities: The Clinical Research Physician will lead the design and execution of clinical trial protocols while ensuring patient safety and compliance with GCP standards throughout the trial lifecycle. This role involves collaborating on data analysis, engaging with investigators, and contributing to necessary...
Benefits package: Annual Leave, Health Insurance, Retirement Planning, Global Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance, Flexible Optional Benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
Remote work (RR 0.57; 14-23% ↓ burnout)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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