Lead Medical Writer

ICON Strategic Solutions; Brasil; Presencial; BRL 210 000 - 330 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Retirement planning offerings

Global Employee Assistance Programme (

Life assurance

Flexible country-specific benefits

Resumo da oferta

ICON Strategic Solutions is seeking a Senior Medical Writer to lead medical writing strategies for clinical research projects and contribute to the development of innovative treatments.

You will own writing deliverables, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor junior writers to ensure high-quality publications and submissions.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field.
• Proficiency in interpreting and summarizing complex clinical trial data, with excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements (ICH-GCP, FDA, EMA) and experience interacting with regulatory agencies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate across cross-functional teams.

Responsabilidades

• Leading the preparation, review, and editing of clinical study documents, including protocols, CSRs, IBs, and regulatory submissions.
• Collaborating with clinical research, biostatistics, regulatory affairs, and medical affairs to interpret trial data and summarize findings.
• Planning and executing clinical development programs, providing scientific input for study design and interpretation.
• Contributing to publication plans, abstracts, posters, and manuscripts for journals and conferences.
• Mentoring junior writers and fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.

Conhecimentos

Medical writing

Regulatory knowledge

Scientific communication

Project management

Mentoring

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Descrição da oferta de emprego

At ICON Strategic Solutions, you will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON’s global expertise.

As the world’s largest FSP organisation, with over 90 sponsor partnerships, we offer stability, career development and a collaborative environment where your work contributes to the development of treatments that benefit patients worldwide.

As a Senior Medical Writer at ICON, you will lead the development and execution of medical writing strategies for clinical research projects, contributing to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies.

What You Will Do

You will take ownership of medical writing deliverables, applying your expertise to complex challenges.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Leading the preparation, review, and editing of clinical study documents, including clinical study protocols, clinical study reports (CSRs), investigator brochures (IBs), and regulatory submissions, ensuring accuracy, clarity
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including clinical research, biostatistics, regulatory affairs, and medical affairs, to interpret and analyze clinical trial data, summarize scientific findings
• Participating in the planning and execution of clinical development programs, providing strategic input and scientific expertise to support the design, conduct, and interpretation of clinical studies and research initiatives.
• Contributing to the development of publication plans, abstracts, posters, and manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals and presentation at scientific conferences
• Mentoring and coaching junior medical writers, providing guidance on best practices, writing techniques, and scientific principles, and fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning within the medical writing team.

Your Profile

You will have a strong foundation in medical writing, with the experience to work independently and guide others.

Required Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field
• Proficiency in interpreting and summarizing complex clinical trial data, scientific research findings, and statistical analyses, with excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g., ICH-GCP, FDA, EMA) governing the preparation and submission of clinical documents and publications, and experience in interacting with regulatory agencies during the review and approval process.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously and prioritizing tasks based on project timelines and deliverables.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, build relationships with key stakeholders, and influence decision-making processes.

What ICON Can Offer You

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our Benefits Examples Include

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized 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, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We're dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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