Medical Writer/Senior Medical Writer - Imaging

•  Preparation and QC of imaging documents including Charters, Imaging Manuals and Training Manuals. This includes:

o   Working with internal study teams to determine/clarify project requirements and obtaining necessary information.

o   Tracking and recording progress against contracted hours/budget using financial tracking tools and the department’s project database. Early flagging to management of projects not on track and facilitation of the Change Order process.

o   Attendance at internal and external projects meetings via teleconference/Webex.

o   Writing of documents according to agreed contractual obligations and timelines using client or ICON templates and style guides, and adhering to regulatory or other guidance.

o   Incorporation of review comments from internal and external reviewers, including management of multiple sets of comments.

o   Perform QC of documents written by other writers.

•      To keep Medical Writing senior management informed of project status and any issues that affect document quality, timelines, and adherence to contractual obligations
•      Achievement of individual utilization (billability) target
•      Compliance with department systems, e.g., project database, timesheets, training.
•      General operational assistance to the Medical Writing team.
•      Preparation and QC of other document types, if required.
•      Active participation in department initiatives and process improvements.

·         Any other task deemed reasonable by department senior management.

Skills & experience required:

Essential:

•          Bachelor’s degree in a life science, or equivalent.
•          At least 1 year of experience as a clinical/regulatory Medical Writer.
•          Able to assimilate and summarize large volumes of scientific data accurately, clearly and concisely.
•          Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat and Outlook. Able to rapidly learn to use bespoke in-house and client toolbars.
•         Excellent verbal and written English, e.g., organization, syntax, grammar, clarity, focus, messaging that requires minimal editing/rewriting.
•         Excellent attention to detail.

Preferred:

•          Knowledge of imaging techniques such as CT, MRI, PET, Echo, X-ray, DxCT.
•          Experience of working for a large CRO.
•          Familiarity with Veeva Vault, Salesforce and Box.

Competencies:

•        Able to recognize, exemplify and promote ICON's OwnIt culture and values of  Accountability and Delivery, Integrity, Collaboration and Partnership.
•        Proactive, gracious and collaborative communication skills.
•        Able to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
•        Culturally aware and able to work comfortably within a global team.