Head of Medical Writing and Publishing - Office or home based
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Head of Global Medical Writing & Publishing
ICON are searching for a new leader to manage the Medical Writing and Publishing group globally. This is a rare opportunity to join a global growing company and lead a phenomenal team of writers.
The role:
As head of the group you will manage all aspects of the Medical Writing department to ensure successful performance in each of the following areas:
- Monitor the financial performance of the MW department
- Monitor the technical performance of the MW group
- Ensure that Business Development receive appropriate Medical Writing assistance in the preparation of proposals and cost estimates for medical writing tasks, and required representation at client meetings, (e.g. capabilities presentations or proposal defence meetings)
- Ensure that the MW department headcount matches the ongoing and budgeted workload
Requirements:
- Significant proven experience in a CRO or pharmaceutical company.
- In-depth, proven experience within Medical Writing
- Extensive management experience, preferably in Medical Writing in a CRO or pharmaceutical company
- Broad experience of pharmaceutical document preparation.
- Ability to understand and interpret clinical data.
- Complete knowledge of the medical writing industry.
- Excellent writing and oral communication skills, problem-solving ability, data‑interpretation skills, strong interpersonal skills, ability to plan and organise, and management skills.
- High degree of self-motivation.
- Global minded co-operative attitude and business aware.
- Leadership ability and proven people management experience.
- Post-graduate life science qualification or Medical degree
Benefits of Working in ICON
Other than working with a phenomenal team of passionate and ambitious people, we also offer a very competitive benefits package. This varies from country to country so a dedicated recruiter will discuss this with you at interview stage.
We care about our people as they are the key to our success. We provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long term career.
What’s Next?
Following your application you will be contacted by one of our dedicated recruiters and if successful we will be able to provide you with more details about this opportunity.
Would you like to find out more before applying? If so, please contact one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists who will be very happy to speak with you.
ICON is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/D/V and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment
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