Description
ICON is seeking a Scientific Affairs Specialist I to join its Scientific Affairs team. The successful candidate will serve as a key scientific liaison supporting a global central laboratory's clinical, operational, and commercial activities.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain and configure testing and assay summary information in the Test Master application of the ICOLIMS system
- Configure test codes within the STARLIMS system
- Assist all other ICL departments with Global Scientific Affairs related issues and questions
- Utilize the internet, journals, internal validation documentation, etc. to update specimen requirements, stability, and transport information within departmental databases
- Follow SOPs relevant to Global Scientific Affairs issues
- Provide scientific notifications and technical documentation to Global Client Services
- Assist in scientific consistency across global studies and laboratory sites
- Assigns work from the Scientific Affairs Inbox and assures that all Service Level Agreements for TAT are met
- Lead the collaboration in support of Laboratory Operations with regards to special collection instructions
- Attend meetings with both internal and external clients on behalf of Global Scientific Affairs
- Provide notifications of testing changes and updates to ultimately Global Client Services
- Provide scientific input on assay selection and reporting interpretation
- Support troubleshooting of complex scientific or technical issues in collaboration with laboratory and leadership teams
- Act as a scientific point of contact for sponsors, investigators, and internal commercial teams
- Participate in client internal meetings and scientific consultations
- Identify opportunities to enhance scientific processes and knowledge sharing across the organization
- Support implementation of new technologies, assays, or biomarkers into the central laboratory portfolio
Requirements:
- 2+ years of experience in scientific affairs, central laboratory services, or diagnostics, in a CRO, biotech, or pharmaceutical environment
- Hands-on knowledge of clinical trial laboratory operations and assay methodologies (e.g., immunoassays, molecular assays, flow cytometry, genomics)
- Knowledge of clinical laboratory concepts and terminology
- Experience supporting global or multi-regional clinical studies (preferred)
- Experience with STARLIMS
- Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong scientific and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both scientific and non-scientific audiences
- Proven ability to collaborate in cross-functional, multicultural, and global teams
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel
- Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related field
Benefits:
- 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