Medical Writer II in Reading

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 Medical Writer II at ICON, you will be involved in the development and preparation of clinical trial documents, regulatory submissions, and scientific publications, contributing to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies. This role requires relevant medical writing experience as outlined in requirements.

As a MW-II, background researching, developing, and writing for the diverse array of deliverables within medical publications and medical communications is an integral foundation for this role. While prior experience is helpful, ample onboarding, training, and interactive review of assigned work and progress in the role will be provided and actively managed.

The MW-II role will fall broadly across the following approximate allocations:

• Content development and writing, from inception to delivery, including but not limited to:
• The accurate interpretation of clinical data (e.g., from clinical study reports, safety summaries, biostatistical tables, published articles, etc.), and its accurate, concise adaptation to meet assigned projects’ stated objectives.
• All compliance requirements for medical publications and medical communications, as relevant and appropriate (e.g., authorship guidelines, journal requirements, client confidential materials, etc.).
• Representing assigned work at internal and external (client) meetings as required (e.g., project status, author interactions, client publication committee meetings, etc.).
• Understanding client publication and communication plans as required (e.g., impact on project timelines, appropriate congress and journal venues for assigned client/therapy area, relevance to client drug development planning, etc.).
• Assisting in the management of medical writing resources, including but not limited to:
• Collaborating with the Senior Medical Writer / Scientific Manager and Account Managers to help ensure adherence to agreed-upon timelines (e.g., project status reports, proactive flagging of problems, time/resource limitations/availability, etc.).
• On-the-job training initiatives such as assisting the SM and/or GMC Senior Leadership in business development activities including but not limited to:
• Participation in background research and writing support for new business proposals.
• Background research and writing support for assigned account(s).
• Organic growth opportunities.

What you need:

• Advanced degree, preferably PhD but PharmD and MD may also be considered.
• Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience of high-level content development.
• Applicants with prior relevant experience in a medical publications/medical communications agency preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journal content; ability to develop and write to prescribed styles and formats.
• Familiarity with ICMJE and GPP guidelines preferred.
• Ability to learn to work with network directories/databases.
• Proficiency with commonly used software including but not limited to word processing (e.g., MS Word), graphics (e.g., PowerPoint or Prism), and bibliographic software (e.g., EndNote), and adaptability to other applicable software as may be required from time to time preferred.
• Must have demonstrable command of the English language (read, write and speak).

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 designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work-life balance opportunities for you and your family.

• 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.

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.