Manager, Scientific Affairs
- Boston, Farmingdale, Portland
- Medical & Scientific Affairs
- ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
- Office Based
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Manager, Scientific Affairs- Hybrid
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 a Manager, Scientific Affairs to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Manager, Scientific Affairs at ICON, you will lead strategic initiatives to support scientific communication, medical education, and knowledge dissemination across global markets.
Manager, Scientific Affairs- Hybrid
We are currently seeking a Manager, Scientific Affairs to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Manager, Scientific Affairs at ICON, you will lead strategic initiatives to support scientific communication, medical education, and knowledge dissemination across global markets.
What you will be doing
• Develop and implement strategic plans for scientific communication and medical education initiatives.
• Lead the creation of scientific content, including publications, presentations, and educational materials.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), academic institutions, and professional societies.
• Provide scientific expertise and support to cross-functional teams, including medical affairs, marketing, and regulatory affairs.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and developments in the scientific and healthcare landscape
What you need:
• Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent) in a scientific or healthcare-related field.
• 6+ years of experience in scientific affairs, medical communications, or related roles within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industry.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex scientific concepts for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams.
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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, diversity, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative which helps us better serve our people, patients, customers, and our communities. We're proud of our diverse workforce and the work we’ve done to become a more inclusive organisation. 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.
Salary range: $118,960.00-$148,700.00
Bonus, Com, Stock, Benefits & Disclaimer verbiage:
Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, education/training, and skill level. You may be eligible for a bonus, stock compensation and commissions in some cases depending on your role and performance.
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