Medical Writer II
ICON plc
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Reading • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to prepare, write, and edit clinical study reports (CSRs), clinical protocols, investigator brochures (IBs), patient narratives, and other regulatory documents in compliance with internal standards and regulatory guidelines.
- Conducting literature reviews, data analysis, and interpretation of clinical trial results to support the development of scientific manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations for publication in peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences.
- Assisting in the review and validation of clinical data.
- Participating in project meetings, teleconferences, and client interactions to discuss project objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
- Keeping abreast of emerging trends, scientific developments, and regulatory updates in relevant therapeutic areas.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or related field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in medical writing within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or contract research organization (CRO) industry
- Proficiency in scientific and medical terminology
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements, industry guidelines, and publication standards
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with document management systems, reference management software, and statistical analysis tools preferred.
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
medical writingdata analysisliterature reviewsclinical study reportsclinical protocolsinvestigator brochuresregulatory documentsscientific manuscriptspublication standardsanalytical skills
Soft skills
written communicationverbal communicationcritical thinkingcollaborationorganizational skills