Scientific Affairs Specialist I

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🌐 India, Mexico – Remote

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🟡 Mid-level

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ICON plc is a global provider of clinical, consulting, and commercial services across various sectors in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. They offer a wide range of clinical solutions, including decentralised clinical trials, cardiac safety solutions, early clinical laboratories, and medical imaging. ICON also provides technology solutions that support drug development from early phases to post-marketing. Their therapeutic expertise spans cardiovascular, oncology, internal medicine, and more, with a strong focus on transformative therapies like cell and gene therapies and biosimilars. ICON is recognized as a leading Contract Research Organisation (CRO), regularly providing thought leadership and contributing to industry publications and events. Their services are tailored to optimize clinical trials, offer regulatory intelligence, and deliver real-world evidence through robust data analysis and patient-centric solutions.

📋 Description

• 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 ICL departments with Global Scientific Affairs-related issues and questions • Update specimen requirements, stability, and transport information within departmental databases using internet sources, journals, and internal validation documentation • Follow SOPs relevant to Global Scientific Affairs issues • Provide scientific notifications and technical documentation to Global Client Services • Assist in maintaining scientific consistency across global studies and laboratory sites • Assign work from the Scientific Affairs Inbox and ensure Service Level Agreements for turnaround time are met • Collaborate in support of Client Services requests regarding special collection instructions • Attend internal and external client meetings on behalf of Global Scientific Affairs • Provide notifications of testing changes and updates to Global Client Services • Provide scientific input on assay selection and reporting interpretation • Support troubleshooting of complex scientific or technical issues with laboratory and leadership teams • Act as a scientific point of contact for sponsors, investigators, and internal commercial teams • Participate in client meetings and scientific consultations • Identify opportunities to enhance scientific processes and knowledge sharing • 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 • Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology or related field • Legal right to work in the country where the role is based

🏖️ 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

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