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ICON plc

Senior Clinical Editor

ICON plc

Senior Clinical Editor ensuring accuracy and quality of scientific documents for clinical trials at ICON. Responsible for editing, compliance, and mentorship in a collaborative environments.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • 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

What you’ll need
  • 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

Comp & perks
  • 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

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Hard Skills & Tools
editingproofreadingmedical editingclinical researchregulatory documentationmedical terminologyscientific writingfact-checkingquality controldocument management
Soft Skills
attention to detailcommunicationinterpersonal skillscollaborationmentorshiptrainingproject managementtime managementcontinuous improvementadaptability