Scientific Lead

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced, environment with a team committed to being the best strategic medical communications agency in the world by leading the industry in quality, service, and innovation. At CHC Group, our value is our people, who consistently deliver the highest-quality work to our clients.

The Scientific Director (SD) is responsible as the clinical lead on one or more product accounts, and has management responsibilities for one or more medical writers and/or Associate SD staff member working directly on the same products/accounts as the SD. The SD is delegated the responsibility and authority for content quality oversight of the product team, and is responsible for reviewing all project- or client-related content for message accuracy and consistency. Assigned projects can include abstracts, posters, and oral presentations for scientific congresses, as well as manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed medical journals. The SD will work closely with other members of the product team to develop and maintain strong client relations, and have an active role in the management of the team and its support of client-related work and interactions. An SD is responsible for providing leadership within that product team, and for providing strategic input within the team. Travel to professional meetings, client locations, and other project-related travel is required. 

Who Are We?

Through the recent acquisition of CHC Group and MediMedia Managed Markets (MMMM) LLC, ICON plc has strengthened its expertise in scientific communications and market access. ICON is a fast-growing global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries, known for its innovative approach.  ICON’s core commercialization and outcomes capabilities coupled with the strategic consultancy services of CHC Group and MMMM, has created the industry’s most integrated product development, clinical communication and market access solution. This means more growth and career opportunities for our current and future employees!

What’s In It for You?

We provide our Scientific Directors with a strong benefits package that includes a comprehensive health plan, retirement plans, competitive pay, vacation, and an annual incentive plan to reward performance.

We have a friendly environment where you can be fully engaged, motivated and rewarded. We allow you to shine because it enables us to achieve our goals. Our employees are our best asset and we encourage upward mobility by enabling them to realize their potential within a performance culture that is demanding and exciting.

To Succeed You Will Need:

• Advanced degree in a science or health science discipline
•  3 to 6 years’ writing and editing experience as a senior medical writer in a medical education/communications agency and 1-2 years as the clinical lead on one or more product teams. Excellent verbal and written communications. Ability to prioritize and organize work, meet deadlines, multitask, and successfully function within a team setting. Must have excellent problem-solving skills. Must be detail oriented. Should have leadership experience and ability to function as a mentor for medical writers. Familiarity with multiple therapeutic areas preferred
•  Demonstrates strong experience in relationship-building at executive level, and experience in collaborating with large and strategic account.
•  Ability to read and interpret technical documents such as clinical study reports, components of regulatory submissions, and clinical papers published in peer reviewed journals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
•  Must demonstrate a command of the English language (read, write and speak).
•  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
•  To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Spreadsheet software; Word Processing software Graphic Software (PowerPoint or Prism) and Biliographic Software (Endnote), and any other software necessary for fulfilling the requirements of this position.
•  Excellent, demonstrable, current understanding of ICMJE and GPP guidelines and regulations. Ability to write articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to senior staff and clients.

What’s Next?

Following your application you will be contacted by one of our dedicated recruiters and if successful we will be able to provide you with more details about this opportunity.

CHC Group, an ICON plc Company is an equal opportunity employer - Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.*LI-ZS1