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About this Senior Regulatory Scientist role at ICON plc

ICON plc · Onsite · Korea, Seoul
Senior Regulatory Scientist-Home Based- South Korea-ICON Clinical Research Korea-IOD

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 Senior Regulatory Scientist at ICON, you will provide advanced regulatory and scientific expertise to support global clinical development strategies, submissions, and health authority interactions. You will help navigate complex regulatory landscapes to enable successful programme execution.

What You Will Do:

You will take ownership of regulatory affairs deliverables, applying your expertise to complex challenges.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading or significantly contributing to regulatory strategy development for clinical programmes and key milestones.
  • Authoring and reviewing complex regulatory documents, including clinical trial applications, briefing documents, and major submission components.
  • Interpreting global regulations, guidelines, and precedents and advising cross-functional teams on regulatory expectations and risk.
  • Participating in or leading interactions with health authorities, including meeting preparation, presentation support, and follow-up.
  • Providing regulatory input into clinical development plans, risk management strategies, and labelling considerations.
  • Mentoring junior regulatory staff and contributing to internal standards, templates, and best practices.

Your Profile:

You will have a strong foundation in regulatory affairs, with the experience to work independently and guide others.

Required qualifications and experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field
  • Substantial experience in regulatory affairs or regulatory science within pharma, biotech, or CRO.
  • Strong understanding of global clinical development regulations and guidance (e.g., FDA, EMA, ICH).
  • Excellent scientific writing, analytical, and critical-thinking skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Proven experience supporting or leading health authority interactions and complex submissions.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
  • Willingness to travel as required (approximately 5%)
  • Home-Based

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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.

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About ICON plc

ICON is an award-winning workplace that enables you to make a difference to patients’ lives by being part of a world-class clinical research organisation that helps deliver new medicines & medical devices that are benefitting patients worldwide. You are also part of a diverse company that cares about our world and is dedicated to conducting business more sustainably and supporting the communities in which we live. If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a great environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.

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