Scientific Communication Advisor- Firecrest

Scientific Communication Advisor- Firecrest

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.

Scientific Communication Advisor

Office-based three days/ week

FIRECREST is part of the ICON plc Group and produces highly visual and engaging products for the Clinical Trial Industry. FIRECREST products help improve Site performance by delivering innovative and effective training to sites while complying with Industry Standards. As an organisation responsible for the development of clinical training for medical staff, the Content and Functional Reviewer role is critical to the delivery of accurate and high quality training products to our clients.

What you will be doing:

We are currently expanding our Scientific team.

The Scientific Communication Advisor play a significant role in the development of medical and/or science-based 3D animations which provide overviews of the disease area in question and the mechanism of action of the investigational medicinal product.

The Scientific Communication Advisor will research the source content (clinical trial protocols and other study materials), together with external sources (e.g multimedia sources), to prepare scripts and visuals that are technically and scientifically accurate, clear, and concise, and which meet the client's needs.

The team member will work in conjunction with the 3D Graphic Designers to produce 3D medical animations that are engaging and visually appealing.

In addition, the Scientific Communication Advisor creates case studies for each study, based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria of the clinical trial protocol. These case studies play a significant role in the FIRECREST Protocol Overview training module.

Our team is looking for highly literate, creative and meticulous professionals who will be able to create content and storyboards related to disease pathophysiology and drug mechanisms of action, for our high-quality training products.

In addition, the Scientific Communication Advisor will focus on continuous improvement, helping to identify potential product improvements and innovative approaches to the design and development of training products within FIRECREST.

Your profile:

• The successful candidate should have a Masters degree (with 1-2 years industry experience) or Doctorate (Academic) in Pharmacology, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Life Sciences or related field along with a strong publication history

• Enjoy research and have prior experience in the creation of original medical or science-based content, including publications.

• Strong verbal and pictorial communication skills are required to assist in relaying information accurately and clearly to the 3D Graphics team: an opportunity to demonstrate your creative flare.

• You will be able to work effectively to tight deadlines.

• Efficiently manage multiple projects and assume individual responsibility for own deliverables.

• Good team player, with experience working in a multi-functional team.

• Training will be given in the specific role; however, candidates will be expected to have a strong scientific background and an understanding of the molecular mechanisms of drug action.

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.

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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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