ICON Strategic Solutions is the global leading provider of Functional Service Provision (FSP) services. Through combined functional, operational, and talent expertise, ICON offers FSP models that provide cost-savings, clinical expertise and significantly improve business performance.

ICON Strategic Solutions

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

As a Senior Medical Writer at ICON, you will lead the development and execution of medical writing strategies for clinical research projects, contributing to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies.

Purpose: Deliver high quality relevant Clinical Pharmacology & Pharmacometrics (CPP) documents (e.g. population PK/PD data transfer plans, population PK/PD analysis plans and population PK/PD reports), as well as CSRs, protocols, and other documents, within the required regulatory system per global aligned procedures of the client.

Documents That The Writer Will Be Doing Include

CSRs for phase 1 healthy volunteer trials and clinical pharmacology trials. Protocols for healthy volunteer studies.Module 2.7.1 and 2.7.2

Expectations

Write clear and concise documents, including study reports, protocols, investigator brochures, summary documents, and other scientific documentsDrive the document preparation process, receive and review primary statistical output, draft and distribute documents for review, and incorporate/resolve comments with all reviewers.Provide scientific and medical writing consultancy to project teams, as requested.

Deliverables

Services rendered will adhere to applicable client’s SOPs, WIs, policies, local regulatory requirements, ICH-GCP, etc. Clear communication with clinical pharmacology & pharmacometrics leaders and other team members.Ensure deliverables are inspection ready and compliant with relevant requirements.Maintain the central planning of population PK/PD document writing and QC deliverables.

Your profile 

Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or related field, with a 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, with excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, and the ability to communicate scientific concepts to diverse audiences.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.

What ICON Can Offer You

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our Benefits Examples Include

 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, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized 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, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others. 

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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PK Medical Writer

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