ICON plc

Informed Consent Writer

ICON plc$70K — $95K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or a related field.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey complex information clearly.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills for task management.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with document management tools.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
  • Self-motivated with a commitment to professional growth and high-quality work.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with teams to prepare, write, and edit clinical study reports and related documents.
  • Conduct literature reviews and analyze clinical trial results for scientific outputs.
  • Assist in reviewing clinical data for accuracy and compliance with standards.
  • Participate in project meetings, providing input on document content and timelines.
  • Stay updated on scientific trends and regulatory changes in therapeutic areas.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement and pension plans to support future financial needs.
  • Life assurance and disability coverage for added security.
  • Employee assistance programs and wellbeing resources available.
  • Opportunities for learning and career development through structured training.
Full Job Description
Informed Consent Writer

As a Medical Writer I at ICON, you will the development and preparation of clinical trial documents, regulatory submissions, and scientific publications, contributing to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies.

What You Will Do:

Your role will involve delivering medical writing work to a high standard, working closely with your team and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to prepare, write, and edit clinical study reports (CSRs), clinical protocols, investigator brochures (IBs), patient narratives
  • Conducting literature reviews, data analysis, and interpretation of clinical trial results to support the development of scientific manuscripts, abstracts, posters
  • Assisting in the review and validation of clinical data, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency with study protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and regulatory requirements.
  • Participating in project meetings, teleconferences, and client interactions to discuss project objectives, timelines, and deliverables, while providing input and feedback on document content, format, and presentation.
  • Keeping abreast of emerging trends, scientific developments, and regulatory updates in relevant therapeutic areas


Your Profile:

You will bring relevant medical writing experience, along with the following qualifications and skills.

Required qualifications and experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or related field, with a keen interest in medical writing, clinical research, and drug development processes.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex medical and scientific information into clear, concise, and engaging content tailored to diverse audiences.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize workload effectively, and meet project deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with document management systems, reference management software, and statistical analysis tools preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, communicate effectively across different functional areas, and adapt to changing project requirements and priorities.
  • Motivated self-starter with a passion for learning and professional growth, committed to delivering high-quality work and contributing to the success of clinical research initiatives.


Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include:
  • Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
  • Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
  • Retirement and pension plans
  • Life assurance and disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
  • Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways


Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

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

About ICON plc

ICON plc is a global provider of drug development and commercialisation services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. The company specialises in the strategic development, management and analysis of programs that support clinical development. ICON has approximately 15700 employees in 40 countries. The company was founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1990 and is headquartered in Leopardstown, Dublin. ICON has been publicly traded on the NASDAQ since 1998.
Learn more about ICON plc
Size
39,300 employees
Market Cap
$16.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$332.3 million
Founded
2017
5 Year Trend
+26.9%
Revenue
$2.7 billion
NASDAQ

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