Medical Affairs Specialist
- Manila
- Medical & Scientific Affairs
- ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
- Office Based
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JR129069 Medical Affairs Specialist
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 Medical Affairs Specialist to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Medical Affairs Specialist at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in providing scientific and medical expertise to support the development, implementation, and communication of medical strategies and activities.
What you will be doing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute medical affairs strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Provide scientific and clinical input to support the planning and execution of clinical trials, including protocol development and medical monitoring.
• Serve as a key liaison between internal teams, external stakeholders, and key opinion leaders (KOLs), facilitating scientific exchange and collaboration.
• Contribute to the preparation and review of scientific materials, including publications, presentations, and educational resources.
• Stay informed about emerging scientific and clinical trends, regulatory requirements, and competitor landscape.Your profile
• Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent) in a healthcare-related field.
• Previous experience in medical affairs, clinical research, or related roles within the pharmaceutical, biotechNlogy, or medical device industry.
• Strong understanding of drug development processes, clinical trial methodologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
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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