Scientific Affairs Specialist I

About the role

ICON, a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation, is hiring a Scientific Affairs Specialist I for its Scientific Affairs team. The role acts as a key scientific liaison supporting a global central laboratory's clinical, operational and commercial activities, covering assay technologies, laboratory services and clinical trial applications. It works cross-functionally with Global Validations, Laboratory Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Business Development and external stakeholders. The position is remote.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and configure testing and assay summary information in the Test Master application of the ICOLIMS system and configure test codes in the STARLIMS system
• Update specimen requirements, stability and transport information in departmental databases using journals, internal validation documentation and similar sources
• Follow SOPs for Global Scientific Affairs issues and provide scientific notifications and technical documentation to Global Client Services
• Ensure scientific consistency across global studies and laboratory sites, and assign work from the Scientific Affairs Inbox while meeting SLA turnaround times
• Collaborate with Laboratory Operations on special collection instructions, attend client meetings and act as scientific point of contact for sponsors, investigators and commercial teams
• Support troubleshooting of complex scientific or technical issues and give input on assay selection and reporting interpretation
• Identify opportunities to improve scientific processes and share knowledge, and support the introduction of new technologies, assays or biomarkers into the central laboratory portfolio

Required profile

• 2+ years of experience in scientific affairs, central laboratory services or diagnostics in a CRO, biotech or pharmaceutical environment
• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or a related field
• Preferred: experience supporting global or multi-regional clinical studies
• Detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities and work in cross-functional, multicultural teams
• Legal right to work in the country where the role is based

Required skills

• Hands-on knowledge of clinical trial laboratory operations and assay methodologies such as immunoassays, molecular assays, flow cytometry and genomics
• Knowledge of clinical laboratory concepts and terminology
• STARLIMS
• Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel

What we offer

• 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 learning and development opportunities