Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from ICON plc
Job overview
The Manager, Scientific Affairs at ICON plc acts as a scientific and technical liaison supporting biopharma partnerships and clinical biomarker teams to advance clinical development.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves providing scientific support for business development, reviewing clinical trial protocols and proposals, acting as a technical liaison between teams, evaluating diagnostic assay trends, participating in client meetings, and supporting marketing and strategic planning.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $121,576 to $151,970 with potential bonuses, stock compensation, commissions, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, life assurance, and flexible country-specific perks.
Experience and skills
Requires an advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent) and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in scientific or healthcare-related fields.
Career development
ICON offers a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent with opportunities for growth and development within a global clinical research organization.
Work environment and culture
ICON fosters an inclusive environment committed to diversity, equity, and belonging, providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment with a focus on well-being and work-life balance.
Company information
ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization focused on innovation and excellence in clinical development.
Job location and travel
The position is based in Farmingdale, NY with a hybrid work model.
Application process
Applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of meeting all requirements, with accommodations available for disabilities; current ICON employees have a separate application link.
Unique job features
The role includes participation in industry conferences, strategic roadmap development for new testing platforms, and acting as a subject matter expert in oncology biomarker analysis and clinical diagnostics.
Company overview
ICON plc is a global provider of outsourced development and commercialization services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries. They make money by offering a comprehensive range of services that support clinical development, from trial design and management to regulatory consulting and market access. Founded in 1990 in Dublin, Ireland, ICON has grown through strategic acquisitions and partnerships, becoming a key player in clinical research with a focus on innovation and technology to enhance drug development processes.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your scientific expertise and experience acting as a liaison between business development and laboratory operations, focusing on oncology biomarker analysis and clinical diagnostics.
Emphasize your skills in reviewing clinical trial protocols, RFPs, and technical proposals, as well as your ability to provide scientific consultation and support for assay development and validation.
Apply through multiple platforms including ICON plc’s official careers site, LinkedIn, and other job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current employees in the Scientific Affairs or Business Development divisions at ICON plc on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent ICON scientific advances or asking about their experience collaborating across departments.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'assay development,' 'biomarker analysis,' 'clinical trial testing,' 'scientific consultation,' and 'regulatory compliance' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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