ICON plc

Principal Medical Writer

ICON plc$90K — $120K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or a related discipline
  • Significant experience in medical writing, especially in regulatory submissions
  • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and clinical writing standards
  • Exceptional writing and editing skills with attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for team collaboration

Responsibilities

  • Lead the preparation and review of clinical study reports and protocols
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to synthesize information
  • Provide guidance on best practices and regulatory adherence
  • Mentor junior medical writers for professional growth
  • Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory guidelines
  • Act as lead medical writer for complex projects
  • Oversee regulatory approval application writing activities

Benefits

  • Comprehensive total rewards package
  • Health and wellbeing programmes including medical coverage
  • Retirement and pension plans
  • Life assurance and disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programmes
  • Learning and development through structured training
Full Job Description
Principal Medical Writer

As a Principal Medical Writer at ICON, you will be responsible for leading the development of high-quality regulatory and clinical documents that effectively communicate scientific and medical information.

What You Will Do:

You will oversee medical writing workstreams, ensuring deliverables meet quality and timeline expectations.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Leading the preparation and review of clinical study reports, protocols, and other regulatory documents to ensure accuracy and clarity
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including clinical research, biostatistics, and regulatory affairs, to gather and synthesize information for document development
  • Providing guidance on best practices for medical writing and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal standards
  • Mentoring and training junior medical writers, fostering a culture of excellence and professional growth
  • Staying current with industry trends and regulatory guidelines to inform writing practices and maintain high-quality outputs
  • Acting as a lead medical writer for complex projects and leading clinical/regulatory marketing approval applications for new biologics and drugs
  • The position includes all duties of a Senior Medical Writer, as well as leadership of regulatory approval application writing


Your Profile:

You will have solid experience in medical writing, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.

Required qualifications and experience:
  • A bachelor's degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or a related discipline
  • Significant experience in medical writing, particularly in regulatory submissions and clinical documentation
  • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards for clinical writing
  • Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a keen eye for detail and clarity
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders


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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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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