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Senior Scientific Manager / Senior Scientific Director – Medical Communications

5-7 years
Not Disclosed
10 Dec. 12, 2024
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc./B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life science Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

About the Role

Senior Scientific Manager - Medical Communications
ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We foster an inclusive environment that drives innovation and excellence. Join us in our mission to shape the future of clinical development and accelerate drug development for the benefit of patients worldwide.

This role is remote (preferably based in the Northeastern US), and as a Senior Scientific Manager (SSM), you will lead medical communications and publications efforts, overseeing the development and execution of high-quality deliverables. You will play a key leadership role in ensuring client satisfaction, content excellence, and team management across medical communications projects.


Key Responsibilities

Content Oversight and Quality Control (50%)

  • Lead content development, ensuring scientific rigor and alignment with project goals.

  • Ensure the highest level of scientific accuracy in all content (e.g., study data, market research, competitor analysis).

  • Provide editorial oversight, including reviewing documents for content clarity, structure, and technical accuracy.

Management and Mentorship (25%)

  • Oversee scientific staff and writers, ensuring successful project execution and high-quality deliverables.

  • Contribute to project specifications, timelines, and resource allocations.

  • Ensure the adherence to high-quality content standards and efficient team performance.

Scientific and Medical Insight Support (25%)

  • Serve as the “strategic bridge” between client product plans and deliverables.

  • Develop and maintain peer-to-peer relationships with experts and stakeholders.

  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities in partnership with the account manager.


What You Need to Have

  • Advanced degree (PhD preferred).

  • 5-7 years’ experience in high-level content development and management in medical communications, including at least 3 years as a Scientific Director.

  • Experience in client-facing roles and proven client relationship management.

  • Certification in CMPP™/MAPPS preferred.

  • Strong mentoring and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and manage high-performance teams.

  • Familiarity with industry resources such as PubMed/Medline, clinicaltrials.gov, and market intelligence tools.

  • Experience working with cross-functional teams, such as editorial, graphics, and digital services.


What ICON Can Offer You

ICON offers a comprehensive range of benefits to support your well-being, including:

  • Competitive salary and benefits tailored to your location and needs.

  • Annual leave entitlements, health insurance options, and retirement planning benefits.

  • Access to the Global Employee Assistance Program for support.

  • Flexible, country-specific optional benefits, such as childcare vouchers, discounted gym memberships, and more.


Why ICON?

Our success depends on the quality of our people, and we are committed to creating an environment that rewards high performance and fosters talent. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging are at the core of ICON’s values, making us more innovative and better equipped to serve our people, patients, and clients. We strive to provide a workplace free of discrimination and harassment, offering equal opportunities for all.


How to Apply

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, we encourage you to apply. Whether you're confident in meeting all the qualifications or not, we welcome your application. At ICON, you might be just the talent we need.