Scientific Lead

Remote role open to candidates located in NY, NJ, PA, or DE for locality to a dedicated client. Client meetings approximately once per quarter.

About the role

ICON Global Medical Communications (GMC) is looking for a passionate and inspiring Scientific Lead in Inflammation/Immunology to join our team. As a Scientific Lead, you will build on the responsibilities of a Senior Medical Writer and take on additional project-level content development and management responsibilities. This role encompasses high-level writing, peer-review of project deliverables, strategic support, and client engagement as determined by aligned account leaders. Your primary responsibility will be the independent approval of scientific and clinical content for assigned projects and tasks. You will oversee assigned materials for accuracy and quality, mentor and develop junior writing staff, and contribute scientific and therapeutic insights.

Responsibilities

• Review work of other internal writers, including junior medical writers.
• Provide product and therapy area information and strategic insight pertinent to assigned projects.
• Fact-check assigned manuscripts.
• Collaborate with the Scientific Manager and account managers to ensure adherence to agreed-upon timelines.
• Oversee all aspects of project development from initiation to completion, including escalating issues with financial impacts.
• Write manuscripts, posters, abstracts, slide decks, and other deliverables requiring scientific/medical writing support.
• Identify and obtain required or helpful background materials, including from the client.
• Collaborate with editorial support staff to provide necessary background and technical information.
• Participate in onboarding and mentoring of new and junior medical writers.
• Conduct background research and writing support for new business proposals and organic growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Advanced degree, preferably a PhD, but PharmD and MD will also be considered.
• Prior experience in a medical publications or medical communications agency.
• Minimum of 4+ years of high-level content development and management activities in the medical communication agency setting.
• 3 years as a Senior Medical Writer, strongly preferred.
• CMPP™/MAPPS Certification is a plus.
• 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.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting scientific and technical journal content.
• Knowledge of diverse prescribed styles and formats.
• People management and client relationship skills preferred.
• Ability to work efficiently with network directories and databases.
• Familiarity and ability to work with industry-standard resources (e.g., PubMed/Medline, clinicaltrials.gov, various market intelligence/data analytic providers).
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams (e.g., editorial/library services, graphics/digital services, presentations support).

Benefits

• 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.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals for well-being support.
• Life assurance.
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, and health assessments.