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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

• Editing and proofreading a wide range of scientific documents, including clinical study reports, regulatory submissions, publications, and presentations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and consistency. • Collaborating with medical writers to improve the clarity and effectiveness of scientific content, providing guidance on structure, style, and language. • Ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, guidelines, and best practices in medical writing and publishing. • Providing mentorship and training to junior editors and medical writers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in scientific communication. • Conducting thorough fact-checking and verification of data to ensure accuracy and reliability of published materials. • Staying updated with industry trends, regulatory changes, and advancements in medical writing and editing practices. • Participating in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to document editing and quality control.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or communications-related field • Extensive experience in medical editing, with a strong understanding of clinical research and regulatory documentation. • Exceptional editing and proofreading skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to enhance the clarity and impact of scientific content. • Strong knowledge of medical terminology and scientific writing conventions, with experience in using editing style guides. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. • Proficiency in editing software and tools, as well as document management systems. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

🏖️ 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