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Senior Medical Writer

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ICON
2+ years
Not Disclosed
10 April 24, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: MS/PharmD/PhD/MD Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title: Senior Medical Writer

Location: United States (Remote)

About ICON plc:
ICON plc is the world’s largest and most comprehensive clinical research organization, powered by healthcare intelligence. We are focused on building a diverse, high-performing team to support our mission of accelerating the development of drugs and devices that save lives. We are hiring a Senior Medical Writer to contribute strategic medical and regulatory content and lead scientific documentation processes for regulatory submissions.

Role Summary:
As a Senior Medical Writer, you will be responsible for the preparation, review, and submission of regulatory documents. Your expertise will shape the scientific messaging of key clinical deliverables, working cross-functionally with global teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and high-quality writing standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare, write, review, and edit scientific and regulatory documents (e.g., clinical study reports, protocols, investigator brochures) in alignment with ICH and global guidelines.

  • Represent Regulatory Scientific Writing (RSW) in project teams and interface with Global Regulatory Project Teams (GRPT), clinical, pharmacovigilance, and other stakeholders.

  • Collaborate with teams to determine deliverables, timelines, and strategic messaging of submission documents.

  • Interpret scientific data and literature, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance in all regulatory documentation.

  • Ensure quality and completeness of content; challenge scientific conclusions when necessary; compile required documentation.

  • Oversee document review processes, including QC checks, review meetings, and resolution of content issues.

  • Track project milestones, communicate progress, and escalate resource needs as appropriate.

  • Ensure formatting, grammar, and terminology meet internal SOPs and international regulatory standards.

  • Contribute to the development and refinement of internal medical writing processes and templates.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, English, Communications, or a related field is required. A Bachelor of Science is preferred.

  • Advanced degree (e.g., MS, PharmD, PhD, MD) is preferred and may substitute for years of experience.

  • AMWA certification or equivalent in Pharmaceutical Writing is desirable.

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in regulatory/medical writing or related functions (e.g., clinical research, regulatory affairs).

  • Demonstrated ability to write clinical and regulatory documents with clarity, consistency, and scientific accuracy.

  • Strong understanding of regulatory documentation requirements in the U.S. and internationally.

  • Proficiency with Common Technical Document (CTD) structure, document management systems, and statistical data interpretation.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with high attention to detail.

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and document formatting in a Windows environment.

Work Arrangement:

  • Full-time remote role (United States-based).

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Competitive base salary with performance incentives.

  • Comprehensive healthcare options for employees and families.

  • Retirement planning benefits tailored to individual needs.

  • Global Employee Assistance Programme (TELUS Health) with 24/7 confidential support.

  • Life insurance and flexible benefits, such as:

    • Childcare vouchers

    • Bike-to-work programs

    • Gym membership discounts

    • Health assessments and wellness subsidies

    • Subsidized travel and commute solutions

Diversity & Inclusion:
ICON values inclusion, belonging, and equal opportunity. We foster an environment free of discrimination and harassment, and welcome all qualified applicants regardless of background or identity.