Principal Medical Writer
ICON
- United Kingdom
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manages all aspects of the medical writing function.
- Writes and reviews clinical study reports, protocols, and other clinical/regulatory documents.
- Contributes to clinical protocol development for first-in-human oncology studies.
- Demonstrates technical expertise and background in the use of medical writing templates and software (eg, PleaseReview, Documentum-based platforms, etc.).
- Writes clear and concise documents, including study reports, protocols, investigator brochures, summary documents, and other scientific documents
- Drive the document preparation process, receive and review primary statistical output, draft and distribute documents for review, and incorporate/resolve comments with all reviewers.
- Acts as a lead medical writer on complex programs and numerous individual studies.
- Provides scientific and medical writing consultancy to project teams, as requested.
- Advanced degree in a relevant scientific/clinical/regulatory field preferred
- At least 3-5 years of experience in a lead oncology medical writing role in the pharmaceutical/CRO industry. *Note: oncology experience is preferred.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Ability to understand and interpret clinical and scientific data; ability to present results in an understandable manner to a variety of audiences.
- Knowledge of current requirements and guidelines applicable to submission documents
- Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills.
- Strong knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects
- Various annual leave entitlements
- A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs
- Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximise savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead
- Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised 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, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others