Manager, Medical Writing
As a Manager, Medical Writing at ICON, you will lead a team of medical writers to produce high-quality, scientifically accurate documents in support of clinical trials.
What You Will Do:
Your focus will be on coordinating medical writing delivery, resolving issues, and developing team capability.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the medical writing team, providing guidance and oversight to ensure high-quality, consistent, and scientifically sound documentation.
- Overseeing the preparation of clinical study reports, regulatory submissions, protocols, investigator brochures, and other key clinical documents.
- Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including clinical, regulatory, and project management teams to ensure alignment and accuracy in documentation.
- Ensuring that all documents comply with applicable regulatory guidelines and internal standards while maintaining clear and concise scientific communication.
- Tracking project timelines and deliverables, ensuring that all documentation is completed and submitted within established deadlines.
- Continuously improving writing processes and templates, incorporating best practices to enhance the efficiency and quality of the medical writing function.
Your Profile:
You will have solid medical writing experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.
Required qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, health sciences, or a related field is preferred, with extensive experience in medical writing within the pharmaceutical or clinical research industry.
- Proven experience in managing medical writing teams and overseeing the development of regulatory and clinical documents.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, clinical trial processes, and scientific writing best practices.
- Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex scientific concepts clearly and accurately.
- Strong organizational and leadership abilities, with experience in managing multiple projects and ensuring on-time delivery.
- Detail-oriented, adaptable, and proactive, with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards in medical writing.
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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