Scientific Lead - Medical Communications

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 values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

ICON Global Medical Communications (GMC) is looking for passionate, resilient, and inspiring individuals to join our team. As a Scientific Lead (SL), you will build on the responsibilities of a Senior Medical Writer and take on additional project-level content development and management responsibilities, as determined by the senior scientific client-account leadership. This role can be best described as a 'hybrid' encompassing high-level writing qualifications, peer-review of project deliverables, strategic support and client engagement as determined by the respective aligned account leaders.

Your primary responsibility will be the oversight and approval of scientific/clinical content for assigned projects/tasks and to function with a greater level of independence on those projects. This oversight will include review of assigned materials for accuracy and quality as well as mentoring and development of junior writing staff. Contributing scientific and therapy area insights are also an important part of the role. Medical writing is a key function and may vary as determined by account needs. The SL will work closely with the Scientific Manager to support members of the client account team as directed. As SL, input and participation in assigned account initiatives, along with internal company initiatives, as required, offers additional potential opportunities for growth.

This is a hybrid role (reviewing/writing). As a Scientific Lead, prior experience with background researching, developing, and high-quality writing for the diverse array of deliverables within medical publications and medical communications is expected and will be an integral foundation for this role. Based on this and the overall description, the SL role will fall broadly across the following approximate allocations (individual client account teams may have, from time to time, specific needs that may alter these allocations:

Primary responsibilities for this role comprise content oversight and quality control including but not limited to:

• reviewing of assigned writers’ work
• product/therapy area information and strategic insight pertinent to the assigned projects and client account as directed
• fact checking assigned manuscripts
• collaboration with the Scientific Manager and account managers to help ensure adherence to agreed-upon timelines
• helping to oversee all aspects of project development from initiation to completion, including financial aspects

A portion of your time will comprise scientific/medical writing and content-development support as assigned:

• writing of manuscripts, posters, abstracts, slide decks, and/ or other deliverables requiring scientific/medical writing support as directed
• helping to manage medical writers’ workloads as directed
• working as directed to identify and obtain required/helpful background materials, including from client
• assisting and working with graphics and editorial support staff to provide necessary background and technical information required to complete tasks
• assisting in the onboarding and mentoring of new and junior medical writers, as directed

Other responsibilities include assisting with business development activities including but not limited to:

• background research and writing support for new business proposals and organic growth opportunities

What you need:

• Advanced degree, preferably PhD but PharmD and MD may also be considered
• Prior relevant experience in a medical publications/medical communications agency will be a key differentiator for the successful candidate
• Minimum of 4–5 years’ experience of high-level content development and management in the medical communication agency setting, with at least 3 years as a Senior Medical Writer, strongly preferred
• CMPP™/MAPPS Certification preferred not required
• Demonstrable history of relevant high-level writing support and review (e.g, while at a medical communications agency), including proficiency with ICMJE and GPP guidelines; reviewing and interpreting scientific and technical journal content; knowledge of diverse prescribed styles and formats
• A demonstrable history and genuine interest in mentoring
• People management and client relationship skills preferred
• Ability to work efficiently with network directories/databases
• Familiarity and ability to work with industry standard resources (e.g., PubMed/Medline, clinicaltrials.gov, various market intelligence/data analytic providers, etc)
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams (e.g., editorial/library services, graphics/digital services, presentations support, etc)

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Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include:

• 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

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

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Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

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