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ICON plc

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1990

💊 Pharmaceuticals

🧬 Biotechnology

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

Pharmaceuticals • Biotechnology • Healthcare Insurance

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

• Lead the development and execution of medical writing strategies for clinical research projects • Take ownership of medical writing deliverables, applying your expertise to complex challenges • Prepare, review, and edit clinical study documents, ensuring accuracy and clarity • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to interpret and analyze clinical trial data • Contribute to the development of publication plans, abstracts, posters, and manuscripts • Mentor and coach junior medical writers, providing guidance on best practices and scientific principles

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field • Proficiency in interpreting and summarizing complex clinical trial data, scientific research findings, and statistical analyses, with excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g., ICH-GCP, FDA, EMA) governing the preparation and submission of clinical documents and publications, and experience in interacting with regulatory agencies during the review and approval process • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously and prioritizing tasks based on project timelines and deliverables • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, build relationships with key stakeholders, and influence decision-making processes

🏖️ 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