Scientific Manager (Scientific Director) - Publications- UK
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.
As a Scientific Manager (Scientific Director), prior experience and in-depth knowledge concerning all aspects of developing and executing the diverse array of deliverables within medical publications and medical communications is expected and will be an integral foundation for this role. Based on this and the overall description, the SM role will fall broadly across the following approximate allocations (individual client account teams may have, from time to time, specific needs that may
alter these allocations as may be necessary/required).
50% of your time will be devoted to content oversight and quality control from inception to delivery, including but not limited to, responsibility for:
overall client satisfaction and high quality of all assigned scientific content/editorial projects and initiatives
product/therapy area information and insight pertinent to the assigned client/account
identifying and obtaining required/helpful background materials, including from client, sufficient for completion of projects to the highest level of scientific rigor and insight (e.g., study data, client market research/plans, landscape/competitor analysis, etc.)
reviewing of writers’ work to ensure both high-level content and technical accuracy (e.g., understanding of the product/TA/project goals, organization, syntax, grammar, clarity, focus, etc.) that require a minimum level of editing/rewriting
25% of your time will be devoted to management and mentoring of assigned writers and/or other scientific staff, along with oversight of their assigned projects including but not limited to, responsibility for:
contributing to/reviewing project specifications (e.g., timelines, lead time, resource availability, etc.)
helping to make writer assignments and allocations within the client account team
knowledge of all aspects of project development from initiation to completion, including a working knowledge of financial aspects (e.g., budget awareness and overages, out of scope requests/work, time management/time keeping, etc.)
establishing and/or enforcing high-quality content standards and review procedures within the client account team
25% of your time will be devoted to scientific and medical insight support of clients (both external and internal) including but not limited to, responsibility for:
being the “strategic bridge” – between clients’ overall product development plans and practical implications for product/account deliverables – for team members and, as required, ICON GMC senior leadership
establishing/maintaining peer-to-peer relationships with content authors, client product/TA experts, and other external (and internal) scientific/clinical experts
recognizing/developing new business opportunities, in partnership with the account manager, for client organic growth, and, as required, with ICON GMC senior leadership
What you need:
Advanced degree, preferably PhD but PharmD and MD may also be considered
Prior relevant experience in a medical publications/medical communications agency strongly preferred
Minimum of 5-6 years’ experience of high-level content development and management, with at least 3 years as a Senior Medical Writer; applicants with additional 1-2 years’ experience as a Scientific Director (or equivalent) while at a medical communications agency strongly preferred
CMPP™/MAPPS Certification preferred, not required
Proven history of strong client relationship management
Proven mentoring and leadership skills
People management skills strongly preferred
Ability to work efficiently with network directories/databases
Familiarity and ability to work with industry standard resources (e.g., PubMed/Medline, clinicaltrials.gov, various market intelligence/data analytic providers, etc.)
Ability to work with cross-functional teams (e.g., editorial/library services, graphics/digital services, presentations support, etc.)
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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.
ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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