Scientific Communications Advisor

ICON plc

Scientific Communications Advisor developing medical and scientific-based content for Health Care Professionals. Collaborating with graphic designers and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives in clinical research.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeJohannesburg • 🇿🇦 South AfricaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
Retirement and pension plans
Life assurance and disability coverage
Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical trial protocolsmedical content creationscientific writingstoryboardingdisease pathophysiologydrug mechanisms of actionresearch skillsproject managementcontent developmentcampaign concepts

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationvisual communicationteamworkfeedback incorporationtime managementownershipcreativityadaptabilityproblem-solving