Scientific Manager/Scientific Director Medical Communications

Scientific Manager

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?

We are looking for passionate, resilient, and inspiring individuals to join our team. As the Scientific Manager/Scientific Director (SD) you are responsible for being the clinical lead on one or more product accounts and will have 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. The SD will work closely with other members of the product team to develop and maintain strong client relationships and have an active role in the management of the team and its support of client-related work and interactions. The 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.

What you need

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree or local equivalent, advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of 3-6 years of writing and editing experience as a Sr Medical Writer
• Prior experience in a communications agency
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and multi task
• Strong computer skills, sound knowledge of MS Office Suite and Adobe

Why join us?

Ongoing development is vital to us, and as the Scientific Manager/Director you will have the opportunity to progress your career, with the potential to move into other related areas to enhance your skill set. Our benefits package is competitive, our scope is international and we genuinely care about our people and their success.