Scientific Manager (AKA Scientific Director)- Blue Bell, PA- Remote
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.
At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart.
As a global provider of drug development solutions, our work is serious business. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun while you do it. With our vision to be the partner of choice in drug development, we hire only the best and brightest in the industry. Are you one of them?
Bring your scientific expertise and leadership skills to a role where you’ll shape high-quality medical publications, mentor top talent, and partner with global clients to deliver impactful, data-driven communications. As a Scientific Manager in Global Medical Communications, you’ll lead projects from strategy to delivery, ensure scientific accuracy and editorial excellence, and play a pivotal role in guiding both your team and clients toward success.
Key Responsibilities:
Content Leadership (50%) – Oversee the creation, accuracy, and scientific rigor of all deliverables from concept to delivery; ensure client satisfaction; review and refine work to meet the highest editorial standards; leverage market research, study data, and competitive insights.
Team Mentorship and Development (25%) – Mentor and guide writers and scientific staff; oversee timelines, resources, and budgets; uphold content standards and review procedures; allocate projects effectively.
Strategic & Client Partnership (25%) – Act as the strategic link between product development plans and deliverables; build peer-to-peer relationships with authors, subject matter experts, and clients; identify opportunities for account growth.
Qualifications:
PHD preferred but other advanced Doctorate Degrees will be considered
Minimum of 5–6 years in high-level content development, with at least 3 years as a Senior Medical Writer; Scientific Director experience highly preferred
Agency experience in medical publications/communications strongly preferred
CMPP™/MAPPS certification a plus
Proven client relationship, mentoring, and leadership skills
Familiarity with PubMed/Medline, clinicaltrials.gov, and market intelligence tools
Strong collaboration skills across cross-functional teams
Why Join Us?
This is a chance to shape high-impact medical communications, lead talented teams, and work closely with top-tier clients in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
Homebased role, Philadelphia/Blue Bell PA area; other US locations considered
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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, 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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