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Sr Medical Writer

  1. Burlington
JR137692
  1. Medical Writing
  2. ICON Strategic Solutions
  3. Remote

About the role

Sr. Medical Writer- Remote Canada

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.

We are currently seeking a Senior Medical Writer to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Senior Medical Writer at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in leading the development and execution of medical writing strategies for clinical research projects, contributing to the advancement of inNvative treatments and therapies.

What you will be doing

  • Leading the preparation, review, and editing of clinical study documents, including clinical study protocols, clinical study reports (CSRs), investigator brochures (IBs), and regulatory submissions, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with regulatory guidelines and industry standards.
  • Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including clinical research, biostatistics, regulatory affairs, and medical affairs, to interpret and analyze clinical trial data, summarize scientific findings, and communicate key insights in written form.
  • Participating in the planning and execution of clinical development programs, providing strategic input and scientific expertise to support the design, conduct, and interpretation of clinical studies and research initiatives.
  • Contributing to the development of publication plans, abstracts, posters, and manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals and presentation at scientific conferences, disseminating study results and scientific insights to the broader scientific community.
  • Mentoring and coaching junior medical writers, providing guidance on best practices, writing techniques, and scientific principles, and fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning within the medical writing team.


Your profile

  • Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or related field, with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in medical writing within the pharmaceutical, biotechNlogy, or contract research organization (CRO) industry.
  • Proficiency in interpreting and summarizing complex clinical trial data, scientific research findings, and statistical analyses, with excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, and the ability to communicate scientific concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g., ICH-GCP, FDA, EMA) governing the preparation and submission of clinical documents and publications, and experience in interacting with regulatory agencies during the review and approval process.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously and prioritizing tasks based on project timelines and deliverables.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, build relationships with key stakeholders, and influence decision-making processes.

Rédacteur Médical Principal (Senior Medical Writer)

Nous recherchons actuellement un Rédacteur Médical Principal pour rejoindre notre équipe diversifiée et dynamique. En tant que Rédacteur Médical Principal chez ICON, vous jouerez un rôle clé dans la direction du développement et de la mise en œuvre des stratégies de rédaction médicale pour les projets de recherche clinique, contribuant ainsi à l’avancement de traitements et thérapies innovants.

Vos responsabilités

  • Diriger la préparation, la relecture et la révision des documents d’études cliniques, notamment les protocoles d’étude clinique, les rapports d’étude clinique (CSRs), les brochures investigateur (IBs) et les dossiers de soumission réglementaire, en veillant à leur exactitude, leur clarté et leur conformité aux directives réglementaires et aux normes de l’industrie.

  • Collaborer étroitement avec les équipes transverses — recherche clinique, biostatistiques, affaires réglementaires et affaires médicales — afin d’interpréter et d’analyser les données d’essais cliniques, de résumer les résultats scientifiques et de communiquer les principales conclusions sous forme écrite.

  • Participer à la planification et à la mise en œuvre des programmes de développement clinique, en apportant une contribution stratégique et une expertise scientifique pour soutenir la conception, la conduite et l’interprétation des études et initiatives de recherche.

  • Contribuer à l’élaboration des plans de publication, des résumés, affiches et manuscrits destinés à des revues à comité de lecture ou à des conférences scientifiques, afin de diffuser les résultats d’études et les connaissances scientifiques au sein de la communauté scientifique.

  • Encadrer et coacher les rédacteurs médicaux juniors, en leur fournissant des conseils sur les bonnes pratiques, les techniques de rédaction et les principes scientifiques, tout en favorisant une culture d’excellence, de collaboration et d’apprentissage continu au sein de l’équipe de rédaction médicale.

Votre profil

  • Diplôme avancé en sciences de la vie, pharmacie, médecine ou domaine connexe, avec un minimum de 3 à 5 ans d’expérience en rédaction médicale au sein de l’industrie pharmaceutique, biotechnologique ou d’une organisation de recherche sous contrat (CRO).

  • Excellente capacité à interpréter et synthétiser des données complexes issues d’essais cliniques, de recherches scientifiques et d’analyses statistiques, avec de solides compétences en rédaction, relecture et correction, et la capacité à communiquer des concepts scientifiques à des publics variés.

  • Solide compréhension des exigences réglementaires (par ex. ICH-GCP, FDA, EMA) encadrant la préparation et la soumission des documents et publications cliniques, ainsi qu’une expérience dans les interactions avec les autorités réglementaires durant les processus d’examen et d’approbation.

  • Capacité démontrée à travailler efficacement dans un environnement dynamique et exigeant, à gérer plusieurs projets simultanément et à hiérarchiser les tâches selon les échéances et les livrables.

  • Excellentes compétences interpersonnelles et en communication, avec la capacité de collaborer efficacement avec des équipes pluridisciplinaires, d’établir des relations avec les parties prenantes clés et d’influencer les processus décisionnels.

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

Our benefits examples include:

  • 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.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

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.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply

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