Oncology Scientific Lead, Med Com (Associate Scientific Dir) Job at iconplc (Raleigh)

Job Description

Oncology Scientific Lead, Med Com (Associate Scientific Dir). 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. ICON Global Medical Communications (GMC) is looking for passionate, resilient, and inspiring individuals to join our team. As a Scientific Lead (SL), you will build on the responsibilities of a Senior Medical Writer and take on additional project-level content development and management responsibilities, as determined by the senior scientific client-account leadership. This role can be best described as a 'hybrid' encompassing high-level writing qualifications, peer-review of project deliverables, strategic support and client engagement as determined by the respective aligned account leaders.

Job Responsibility

Oversight and approval of scientific/clinical content for assigned projects/tasks
Function with a greater level of independence on those projects
Review of assigned materials for accuracy and quality
Mentoring and development of junior writing staff
Contributing scientific and therapy area insights
Content oversight and quality control including reviewing of assigned writers’ work
Product/therapy area information and strategic insight
Fact checking assigned manuscripts
Collaboration with the Scientific Manager and account managers to help ensure adherence to agreed-upon timelines
Helping to oversee all aspects of project development from initiation to completion, including financial aspects
Scientific/medical writing and content-development support as assigned: writing of manuscripts, posters, abstracts, slide decks, and/or other deliverables
Helping to manage medical writers’ workloads
Working as directed to identify and obtain required/helpful background materials, including from client
Assisting and working with graphics and editorial support staff
Assisting in the onboarding and mentoring of new and junior medical writers
Assisting with business development activities including background research and writing support for new business proposals and organic growth opportunities

Requirements

Advanced degree, preferably PhD but PharmD and MD may also be considered
Prior relevant experience in a medical publications/medical communications agency will be a key differentiator for the successful candidate
Minimum of 4–5 years’ experience of high-level content development and management in the medical communication agency setting, with at least 3 years as a Senior Medical Writer, strongly preferred
CMPP™/MAPPS Certification preferred not required
Demonstrable history of relevant high-level writing support and review (e.g, while at a medical communications agency), including proficiency with ICMJE and GPP guidelines
reviewing and interpreting scientific and technical journal content
knowledge of diverse prescribed styles and formats
A demonstrable history and genuine interest in mentoring
People management and client relationship skills 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)

Nice to have

CMPP™/MAPPS Certification
People management and client relationship skills

What we offer

Various annual leave entitlements
A range of health insurance offerings
Competitive retirement planning offerings
Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks
Life assurance
Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others

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