Medical Affairs Specialist

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Philippines, Manila Until 9/29/2026 First posted July 31, 2026 Last posted July 31, 2026
Job description
Medical Affairs Specialist - Hybrid

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.


As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.


As a Medical Affairs Specialist at ICON, you will provide scientific and medical expertise to support the development, implementation, and communication of medical strategies and activities.

What You Will Do:

You will take responsibility for medical affairs deliverables, applying your skills to ensure quality and efficiency.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Contribute to the preparation of Medical Management Plans (MMPs), trackers, reports and other deliverables
  • Participate in data review activities relating to patient safety and diagnostic results
  • Liaise with investigational sites and sponsors on medical affairs issues, under supervision
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Project Management, Safety, Regulatory Affairs and other operational teams
  • Attend internal and external project meetings and teleconferences as required
  • Support financial tracking, including unit metrics, out-of-scope activities and change orders
  • Maintain up-to-date, accurate documentation and project tracking systems

Your Profile:

You will bring relevant medical affairs experience, along with the following qualifications and skills.

Required qualifications and experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field
  • A background in life sciences, nursing, pharmacy, or a related medical field.
  • Prior experience in a clinical research, medical affairs or patient safety setting preferred.
  • Understanding of clinical protocols and regulatory standards.
  • Strong attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple deliverables.
  • A collaborative mindset, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Willingness to work in a hybrid setup (2-3x a week in Makati office)

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.


Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.


Benefits may include:

  • 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

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.


Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.


Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.


If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.

Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply

About this role

Summary

Support medical strategies, review data, liaise with sites, collaborate cross-functionally.

Job title

Medical Affairs Specialist

Experience level

prior experience

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

remote work allowed, hybrid setup in Philippines

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

medical affairsclinical protocolsregulatory standardscommunication

Preferred skills

clinical research experiencepatient safety experience

Specializations

medical affairsclinical researchpatient safetyregulatory standards
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines

Hybrid City