Principal Medical Writer

ICON; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization is seeking a Principal Medical Writer to produce and manage clinical and regulatory documents. The role requires advanced writing skills, a scientific background, and experience in oncology. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits to support work-life balance.

Benefits

Annual leave entitlements

Health insurance options

Retirement planning options

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Flexible country-specific benefits

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a lead medical writing role.
• Oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write and review clinical study reports and protocols.
• Manage all aspects of the medical writing function.
• Act as a lead medical writer on complex programs.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to interpret clinical data

Education

Advanced degree in a relevant scientific field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

As a Principal Medical Writer, you will join the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.

What will you be doing?

Research, write, and edit clinical and regulatory documents by applying your functional expertise and clinical drug development knowledge. You will produce clear and concise documents, including study reports, protocols, investigator brochures, summary documents, and other scientific materials. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential, along with technical expertise in medical writing templates and software (e.g., PleaseReview, Documentum-based platforms).

• Manage all aspects of the medical writing function.
• Write and review clinical study reports, protocols, and other clinical/regulatory documents.
• Contribute to clinical protocol development for first-in-human oncology studies.
• Demonstrate technical expertise in the use of medical writing templates and software.
• Drive the document preparation process, review primary statistical output, draft and distribute documents for review, and incorporate/resolve comments from reviewers.
• Act as a lead medical writer on complex programs and various individual studies.
• Provide scientific and medical writing consultancy to project teams, as requested.

Location: Anywhere in Europe or UK remote

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What do you need to have?

• Advanced degree in a relevant scientific, clinical, or regulatory field preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in a lead medical writing role within the pharmaceutical/CRO industry. Oncology experience is preferred.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Ability to understand and interpret clinical and scientific data; capable of presenting results clearly to diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of current requirements and guidelines for submission documents.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects effectively.

What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. We prioritize building a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

Alongside a competitive salary, ICON offers various benefits designed to promote well-being and work-life balance for you and your family, including:

• Various annual leave entitlements.
• A range of health insurance options tailored to your needs.
• Retirement planning options to maximize savings and ensure confidence in your future.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, providing 24-hour access to a network of over 80,000 professionals supporting your well-being.
• Life assurance.
• Flexible, country-specific benefits such as childcare vouchers, bike schemes, gym discounts, travel passes, health assessments, and more.