Scientific Lead

ICON plc • Whitpain Township, PA

1d • Remote

About The Position

ICON Global Medical Communications (GMC) is looking for a passionate, and inspiring Scientific Lead - Inflammation/Immunology to join our team. As a Scientific Lead you will build on the responsibilities of a Sr. Medical Writer and take on additional project-level content development and management responsibilities. This role encompasses high-level writing, peer-review of project deliverables, strategic support and client engagement as determined by the respective aligned account leaders. Your primary responsibility will be independent approval of scientific/clinical content for assigned projects/tasks. Your oversight will include review of assigned materials for accuracy and quality, mentoring and developing junior writing staff, and contributing scientific and therapeutic insights. The Scientific Lead will work closely with the Scientific Manager to support members of the client account team as directed.

Requirements

• Prior experience with background researching, developing, and high-quality writing for the diverse array of deliverables within medical publications and medical communications.
• Advanced degree, preferably PhD but PharmD and MD may also be considered
• Prior experience in a medical publications/medical communications agency
• Minimum of 4+ years experience of high-level content development and management activities in the medical communication agency setting
• 3 years as a Senior Medical Writer, strongly preferred
• 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
• 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)

Nice To Haves

• CMPP™/MAPPS Certification, great to have
• People management and client relationship skills preferred

Responsibilities

• Content oversight and quality control responsibilities are including but not limited to: Review work of other internal writers, including junior medical writers
• Product/therapy area information and strategic insight pertinent to the assigned projects
• 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 escalating issues with financial impacts
• Scientific/medical writing and content-development support: Writing manuscripts, posters, abstracts, slide decks, and/ or other deliverables requiring scientific/medical writing support
• Identify and obtain required/helpful background materials, including from client
• Collaborating with editorial support staff to provide necessary background and technical information
• Participate in onboarding and mentoring of new and junior medical writers
• Conduct background research and writing support for new business proposals and organic growth opportunities

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree