Senior Medical Writer
ICON plc
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇧🇪 Belgium
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Senior
Tech Stack
Google Cloud Platform
About the role
- Leading the preparation, review, and editing of clinical study documents, including clinical study protocols, clinical study reports (CSRs), investigator brochures (IBs), and regulatory submissions
- Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including clinical research, biostatistics, regulatory affairs, and medical affairs
- Participating in the planning and execution of clinical development programs
- Contributing to the development of publication plans, abstracts, posters, and manuscripts
- Mentoring and coaching junior medical writers, providing guidance on best practices, writing techniques, and scientific principles
Requirements
- Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or related field
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in medical writing within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or contract research organization (CRO) industry.
- Proficiency in interpreting and summarizing complex clinical trial data, scientific research findings, and statistical analyses
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g., ICH-GCP, FDA, EMA)
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Benefits
- Various annual leave entitlements
- A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
- Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
- Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
- Life assurance
- Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
clinical study documentsclinical study protocolsclinical study reportsinvestigator brochuresregulatory submissionsclinical development programspublication plansstatistical analysesmedical writing
Soft skills
writing skillsediting skillsproofreading skillsmentoringcoachinginterpersonal skillscommunication skillscollaborationtime managementadaptability
Certifications
advanced degree in Life Sciencesadvanced degree in Pharmacyadvanced degree in Medicine