Lead Content Steward
Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise
• Comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry (e.g., clinical development, the prescription drug distribution process, etc)
• Familiarity with a variety of document types used in drug development, such as Clinical Protocols, Clinical Study Reports, Investigator Brochures, Submission Documents and others
• Experience with document development and the role of different functions in developing documents
• Extensive experience with MS Word
• Familiarity with industry standards as they may relate to document content
• Previous experience with SCM tools is not required but would be helpful
Leadership
• Demonstrated ability to work across functions, regions and cultures
• Functional level leadership with the ability to inspire, motivate and drive results
• Excellent communicator, able to persuasively convey both ideas and data, verbally and in writing
• Ability to distill complex issues and ideas down to simple comprehensible terms
• Proven skills as an effective team player who can engender credibility and confidence within and outside the company
• Lead or support cross functional groups in identifying business requirements to support content modelling and re-use
• Embraces and demonstrates a diversity and inclusion mindset and role models these behaviors for the organization
• Ability to work in a global ecosystem (internal and external) with a high degree of complexity
Decision-making, Collaboration, and Innovation
• Effectively navigates the changing external and internal environment and leads others through change by creating and inspiring and engaging workplace
• Ability to effectively implement R&D’s partnership strategy
• Assists with training of staff to optimally use technologies
• Uses appropriate methods and interpersonal styles to develop, motivate, and guide team to success
EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
• Bachelor’s degree or related experience is required
• 4+ years experience as a medical writer or editor in the pharmaceutical industry or equivalent experience
• Experience and facility with a variety of software
• Familiarity with basic concepts of information storage and retrieval
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and work groups
• Ability to work independently, takes initiative, and complete tasks and make deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate effectively to multiple levels of the organization with strong negotiation skills
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications, high level of expertise with MS Word
• Familiarity with GCP and ICH standards and guidelines
Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
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.
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