research associate ii mapi research trust
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ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical
research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical
research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical,
biotechnology, medical device and government and public health
organisations.
With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to
accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and
improve quality of life.
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and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission
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RESEARCH ASSOCIATE II
MAPI RESEARCH TRUST (MRT) is a non-profit organization dedicated to
improving patients' quality of life by facilitating access to
Patient-Centered Outcome (PCO) information. We promote scientific
approaches in the PCO field and encourages exchanges between
academics, pharmaceutical companies, and international organizations
around the world in the service of incorporating the patient's voice
into every step of the development process of new treatments.
https://mapi-trust.org.
We are looking for a RESEARCH ASSOCIATE II to join our MRT team in
Lyon.
As part of the DATABASE TEAM, you will manage databases projects by
updating existing data with appropriate questionnaires / drugs &
devices / guidelines, according to predefined selection criteria to
have the most comprehensive databases and facilitate response to
customer requests.
OVERVIEW OF ROLE:
* Selecting questionnaires / drugs & devices / guidelines to be
included in our databases; proposing spontaneously different scenarios
and recommendations, structured and documented propositions
* Selecting relevant articles
* Extracting and entering scientific data by
* Searching for relevant information
* Including/updating data collected (incl. those from author) into
BackOffice (regular update, feedback from colleagues, clients, etc.)
* Performing data Quality check
* Sourcing and filing the related documentation
* Contacting authors to request information on questionnaires
* Answering questions related to databases about content and user
experience
* Participating in client demos by WebEx/TC, F2F
* Writing Scoring instructions for instruments distributed by MRT
* Performing Internet watch on technologies and scientific
information (Health authorities, etc.)
* Participating in writing abstracts and posters
* Reporting: update of tables and monthly dashboards
* Participating in the continuous improvement of the team processes
* Participating in the training program for new team members or
external resources
* Solid knowledge of the development and validation of COAs
* Client focus:
* Customer service skills, including ability to communicate clearly
and positively with clients (clarifying by questioning and
reformulating) and resolve customer issues or complaints.
* Project Management:
* Ability to lead meetings, to qualify and formulate the need and
requirement
* Excellent ability to prioritize and organize multiple simultaneous
tasks to ensure timely and accurate completion. Requires effective use
of organizational and time management skills. Ability to propose
different scenarios according to the priorities
* Excellent ability to present information effectively, clearly,
concisely and positively both orally and in writing (reports,
instructions, procedures, guidelines, work note, work documents,
specification, training session, abstracts, posters, article,
marketing documents…)
* Excellent ability to carry out instructions furnished in written
or oral form, with attention to detail
* Efficiently manage own workload with respect to project scope,
timelines and quality
* Information search:
* Excellent ability to search, find, evaluate relevance of, analyze,
interpret, summarize, and compile data from various research sources
* Ability to find new sources of information specifically related to
a project
* Fluency in English (written/oral)
* Excellent ability to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate
appropriate initiative when making decisions and problem-solving.
Demonstrate flexibility and an open minded approach to task completion
* Excellent ability to understand, apply, and use personal computers
and various software applications (e.g. OUTLOOK, WORD, EXCEL,
PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.), and browse the Internet (visible and
invisible web)
* Ability to effectively work independently, as well as part of a
team and with a diverse group of individuals in an international
context
* Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding
company financial and other information
* Excellent ability to establish and maintain cooperative working
relationships with others contacted in the course of work; teamwork
and consensus-building skills, sharing of useful information and
experience
* Excellent ability to understand and use scientific techniques and
methodological approaches
* Ability to spot issues related to projects or organization,
propose corrections or escalate to management team
WHAT YOU NEED
* Master's degree or local equivalent in Life Sciences
* Masters / Degree in Database / Document management / Scientific
information specialist
* Minimum of 2 years' professional experience
* Project Management
* Statistics knowledge would be a plus
* Clinical research knowledge would be a plus
* Strong communication skills written and orally
BENEFITS OF WORKING IN ICON:
Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our
people. That's why we are committed to developing our employees in a
continuous learning culture - one where we challenge you with engaging
work and where every experience adds to your professional development.
At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and
competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent
level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and
recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee
benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored
to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both
now, and into the future.
ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive
employer and 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 through the form.