At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives.
Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.
That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.
If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.
Job Description Summary:
ICON Global Medical Communications (GMC) Scientific Services Interns will provide scientific and relevant editorial support to assist in the development and execution of assigned deliverables, while gaining exposure to Medical Communications industry and GMC practices. This is a paid internship and the successful candidate (employee) will report to a senior scientific team member on the assigned client account.
Job Description:
- As determined by your assigned Scientific Director, become aware of and learn about content development and writing processes, from inception to delivery
- Interact with assigned team members to assist as directed in content development, editorial, and project management tasks to help ensure that projects are delivered on-time, on-budget and meet client expectations
- Perform and/or contribute to literature searches (e.g., using PubMed, other online databases) and associated alerts that the ICON team provides to the client as directed
- Create PDF documents (e.g., mock submissions) as directed in preparation for manuscripts and abstracts to be submitted to scientific journals and medical congresses
- Search for and download as directed author guidelines from identified journal and congress website to internal databases (e.g. SharePoint)
- Order scientific/medical publications (articles) for team medical writers as requested
- Learn about and help prepare written deliverables, e.g., abstracts and posters for medical/scientific congress presentations, as directed
- Help manage deadlines and timelines as directed
- Utilize open, transparent and respectful communications to engender trust, efficiencies and overall excellence in the completion and delivery of assigned projects
- Learn about and comply with company sanctioned processes for delivery of projects through adherence to best practices/SOPs and use of internal systems (for example, Sharepoint, BOX,) that enable efficient and effective execution
- Attend company, team, and department meetings, coming prepared to provide updates on the status of assigned projects
- Record all project time as directed
- Perform any other duties as required or assigned
- As a member of GMC scientific services staff, the intern is expected to embrace and contribute to ICON’s core values of Integrity, Collaboration, Agility, and Inclusion and to “Own It” at ICON.
What you need
- PhD or other relevant advanced degree in scientific and/or medical fields
- Applicants who have recently obtained their degree are encouraged to apply
- Applicants who expect to have their advanced degree granted prior to the start of the program are encouraged to apply; in this case. eligibility to participate will be determined on a case by case basis
- Exceptional time management skills
- Demonstrable command of the English language (read, write, and speak)
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills
- Desire and ability to problem-solve
- Familiarity preferred but ability to learn and gain proficiency with network directories/databases is required (for example, Knowledge Manager, DataVision)
- Familiarity preferred but ability to learn and gain proficiency with commonly used software is required, including but not limited to MS Office suite, SharePoint, EndNote, PRISM, Acrobat Pro, Knowledge Manager
- An interest in and desire to learn about the drug development process and the medical communications industry
- A love of the written word and a desire to see projects through to completion
- The following qualifications are helpful but not required
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journal content
- Familiarity with AMA, ICMJE, and GPP guidelines
- A strong desire to be a key part of a global network of services that lead to better outcomes for its clients, its people, and for patients…apply now and Own IT@ICON!
Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.
We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.
ICON 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 below.
