Scientific Director - Medical Communications

Scientific Director

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 Director, you are responsible for being the clinical lead on product accounts and have management responsibilities for medical writers and/or ASD staff. The SD is delegated the responsibility and authority for content quality oversight of the product team and 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. As the SD, you are responsible for providing leadership within that product team and for providing strategic input within the team.

The Role:Complete all annual employee performance evaluations on a timely basisWork with Vice President/Senior Vice President and staff to further develop technical competencies as necessaryResponsible for overall client satisfaction and the quality of all editorial workAssume the role of central resource for product information pertinent to his/her clientEnforce review procedures within product teamDevelop content standards relative to his/her product and work with manager to enforceFunction as the last quality-assurance sign-off in his/her product areaResponsible for establishing project lead times and acquiring/confirming resources to initiate projects (data, study reports, client input, resource contacts, etc)Establish and maintain a working relationship with the client concerning content issuesContribute to/review project specifications (eg, timelines and costs) at proposal stageMake editorial assignments within product team and participate in selection of pooled and/or freelance writers when neededServe as bridge between strategic product plan and application/use of clinical and preclinical data to mesh with marketing strategy where necessary and requested by the clientRecommend/develop project opportunities with the account manager where appropriateResponsible for maintaining a working knowledge of all aspects of project development from initiation to completionUltimate responsibility for all editorial projects within the product teamResponsible for timely and appropriate reporting to appropriate staff concerning communications with clients and authorsResearch assigned projects (conduct MEDLINE searches, obtain reprints of articles, read background material, including books, journal articles, study reports, etc)Write specific projects as assigned (outlines, manuscripts, abstracts, slide presentations, posters, meeting reports, training materials, etc)Prepare draft of graphics (tables, hand-drawn figures, charts)Work with staff, clients, and authors to incorporate changes to written materials *Responsible for knowledge of AMA and CHC styles of writingResponsible for obtaining background material sufficient to complete projects successfully (eg, obtaining data and client/author input and reviews)Responsible for fact checking (including references) and spell checking manuscripts and project materialsResponsible and accountable for producing manuscripts and other project materials at a higher level of writing and greater technical accuracy (eg, organization, syntax, grammar, clarity, focus, "messaging") that require a minimum level of editing/rewritingResponsible for budget awareness and meeting budgetResponsible for maintaining project folders and project file network directories (including copies of all research/background materials used, copies of communications with authors/clients, and copies of all significant drafts prepared) in a fashion that will facilitate others being able to easily track the progress of projectsResponsible for assisting and working with graphics staff and editorial support staff to provide necessary background and technical information required to complete tasks for review and approval of this work

What you need:PhD, PharmD, MD requiredMinimum of 3-6 years of writing and editing experience as a Sr Medical Writer & 2-3 years' experience as the clinical lead for product teamsPrior experience in a medical education/communications agencyStrong Client Relationship ManagementProven leadership skillsCMPP/MAPPS Certification preferred