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Senior Medical Writer, Real World Evidence

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Senior Medical Writer - Real World Evidence

Homebased role flexible location across USA

At ICON, it's our people that set us apart.

As a global provider of drug development solutions, our work is serious business. But that doesn't mean you can't have fun while you do it. With our vision to be the partner of choice in drug development, we hire only the best and brightest in the industry. Are you one of them?

We are looking for conscientious, resilient, and inspiring individuals to join our team. As a Senior Medical Writer, your primary responsibility will be to provide scientific and medical/clinical writing support as part of a team dedicated to late-phase projects, servicing an assigned client. While the ability to work independently is key, the Senior Medical Writer will work closely with the ICON team and other members of the client account team to help ensure the timely delivery of high-quality and scientifically/medically accurate assigned projects.

The Role

The primary responsibilities and accountabilities of our Senior Medical Writer are:

  • Responsible for writing and reviewing study documents such as Protocol, Synopsis, Informed Consent, Data Collection Documents and Study Report, etc.
  • Responsible for developing scientific communication such as abstract, poster, manuscript, etc.
  • Responsible for performing quality control for medical writing deliverables
  • Responsible for interpreting statistical results and for soliciting statistician input for developing study reports, abstracts, manuscripts, and other documents as required
  • Participating in the improvement of the quality assurance system
  • Responsible for participating in bid-defence presentations representing medical writing activities

What you need

  • Advanced degree in a scientific discipline, preferably PhD, PharmD or MD
  • 5+ years of professional experience in Medical Writing at a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO or other health care setting
  • Proven knowledge of ICH/GCP and GPP guidelines or other meaningful guidelines or industry standard
  • Outstanding written and verbal interpersonal skills
  • Good computer literacy
  • Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with cross-functional teams
  • A strong desire to be a key part of a global network of services that lead to better outcomes for its clients, its people and for patients…apply now and Own IT@ICON!

Why join us?

Ongoing development is vital to us, and as a Senior Medical Writer, you will have the opportunity to progress your career, with the potential to move into other related areas to enhance your skill set. Our benefits package is competitive, our scope is international and we genuinely care about our people and their success.

ICON is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/disability/vet/national origin

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