Scientific Communication Advisor
ICON plc
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Johannesburg • South Africa
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About the role
- Reviewing source materials, including clinical trial protocols and relevant external sources.
- Developing scripts and visuals that are scientifically accurate, technically precise, and clearly aligned with client needs.
- Collaborating closely with graphic designers to develop engaging materials, including mechanism of action animations and eligibility criteria case studies for Health Care Professionals.
- Developing clear and informative content for potential Clinical Trial Participants, helping them understand the clinical trial and what taking part may involve.
- Creating content and storyboards related to disease pathophysiology and drug mechanisms of action for our high-quality educational products.
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, helping to identify potential improvements and innovative approaches to the design and development of training products within FIRECREST.
Requirements
- Master’s degree with 1–2 years industry experience or Doctorate (academic) in Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Biomedical Science, Life Sciences, or a related field.
- Strong research skills and prior experience creating original medical or science-based content for multiple audiences
- Evidence of strong verbal, written, and visual communication skills, for example through publications or presentations.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines, taking ownership of assigned deliverables.
- Demonstrated teamworking skills, including experience reviewing content and providing feedback to peers, and the willingness to incorporate peer feedback into your own work.
- Desirable: Knowledge of clinical trials, clinical trial documentation, and applicable regulations
- Marketing awareness, with experience developing campaign concepts and creative themes.
- Awareness of AI capabilities, with experience applying AI tools to enhance creativity, efficiency, and content quality.
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 and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
- Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
- Life assurance
- Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
clinical trial protocolsmedical content creationscientific writingstoryboardingdisease pathophysiologydrug mechanisms of actionresearch skillsproject managementcontent developmentcampaign development
Soft Skills
verbal communicationwritten communicationvisual communicationteamworkfeedback incorporationtime managementownershipcreativityadaptabilitycollaboration