Sr Manager/Manager- Medical Writing- Bangalore/Chennai

This is a rare opportunity to join our friendly global Medical Writing team which sits within ICON’s Clinical Research Services group. Our remit is to produce high quality documents supporting clinical studies and regulatory submissions.

Our key department values are:

1. Passionate about partnership
2. Quality without compromise
3. Flexibility in a dynamic environment

We have an opening for Medical Writer Manager based in our Bangalore or Chennai office.

Job Summary:

Job Description Summary

• Assist in the management of aspects of the Medical Writing department.

• Writing and QC of clinical and regulatory documents.

In this role you will have the following responsibilities:

Participate, alongside other Medical Writing Managers, in the management of aspects of the Medical Writing department including, but not limited to:

-       Line management of a team of Medical Writers. 

-       Independently write or QC clinical study reports, protocols, narratives and other documents according to ICON or client-specified formats. 

-       Liaison with sponsors and ICON colleagues, e.g., project managers, Business Development and Contracts, with regard to new business proposals, costings and awards, including attendance at Bid Defense Meetings. 

-       Oversight of a portfolio of clients including ensuring delivery of projects to a high quality and within timelines and contractual obligations. 

-       To lead department initiatives, as required, e.g., development of a new business area, implementation of process improvements, training.

-       Assist in achieving the department's strategic business targets, e.g., sales, revenue, utilization, growth, outward-facing leadership and talent development. 

-       Assistance in resourcing projects and work scheduling. 

-       Reporting of department metrics relating to quality, timeliness and productivity.

Qualification:

Life science or writing qualification, preferably at post-graduate level.

Exp level: 12 plus yrs exp in writing

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