Optometrist

Optometrist, Officebased, Johns Creek ,GA

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

We are currently seeking an Optometrist to join our diverse and dynamic team. As an Optometrist at ICON, you will apply optometric expertise in the conduct of clinical trials according to the sponsor's protocol and in compliance with all applicable FDA regulations/ICH GCP guidelines and local regulations, ensuring the welfare and safety of human subjects. This position is office based in John's Creek, GA. Work hours: Monday-Friday, 11:00 AM-7:00 PM . Ideally, the schedule would also include one Saturday per month , with a weekday provided off in lieu.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Responsible for the safety of clinical subjects, conduct of the clinical trial and data integrity
  
• Knowledge of study protocol requirements and procedures
  
• Attend study initiation meetings
  
• Ensure proper data collection and documentation
  
• Ensure protocol compliance, report protocol deviations to sponsor and institutional review board (IRB) as appropriate
  
• Determine adequate resources are available to conduct the study
  
• Ensure initial and ongoing study review by IRB
  
• Ensure the proper use and storage of investigational products
  
• Effectively communicate with subjects, research team, IRB sponsor
  
• Provide training to clinical staff
  
• Develop monthly optometrist (OD) schedule and/or administrative tasks as necessary
  
• Assist with subject schedule logistics
  
• Delegate trial-related duties based on the individual's training, experience and licensure
  
• Diagnose and treat adverse events (AEs); document and report to the sponsor

Your Profile:

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution.
  
• Licensed to practice optometry in the relevant jurisdiction (GA).
  
• Experience in conducting eye exams and diagnosing a range of visual conditions.
  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with patients and research teams.
  
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care and regulatory compliance.
  

What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.


In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.


Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON 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 or submit a request here


Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless - there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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