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About this Manager, Medical Writing role at ICON plc

ICON plc · Onsite · US, Blue Bell (ICON)
Manager, Medical Writing

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.


As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.


As a Manager, Medical Writing at ICON, you will lead a team of medical writers to produce high-quality, scientifically accurate documents in support of clinical trials.

What You Will Do:

Your focus will be on coordinating medical writing delivery, resolving issues, and developing team capability.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing the medical writing team, providing guidance and oversight to ensure high-quality, consistent, and scientifically sound documentation.
  • Overseeing the preparation of clinical study reports, regulatory submissions, protocols, investigator brochures, and other key clinical documents.
  • Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including clinical, regulatory, and project management teams to ensure alignment and accuracy in documentation.
  • Ensuring that all documents comply with applicable regulatory guidelines and internal standards while maintaining clear and concise scientific communication.
  • Tracking project timelines and deliverables, ensuring that all documentation is completed and submitted within established deadlines.
  • Continuously improving writing processes and templates, incorporating best practices to enhance the efficiency and quality of the medical writing function.

Your Profile:

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

Required qualifications and experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, health sciences, or a related field is preferred, with extensive experience in medical writing within the pharmaceutical or clinical research industry.
  • Proven experience in managing medical writing teams and overseeing the development of regulatory and clinical documents.
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, clinical trial processes, and scientific writing best practices.
  • Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex scientific concepts clearly and accurately.
  • Strong organizational and leadership abilities, with experience in managing multiple projects and ensuring on-time delivery.
  • Detail-oriented, adaptable, and proactive, with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards in medical writing.

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.


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


Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.


If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.

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About ICON plc

ICON is an award-winning workplace that enables you to make a difference to patients’ lives by being part of a world-class clinical research organisation that helps deliver new medicines & medical devices that are benefitting patients worldwide. You are also part of a diverse company that cares about our world and is dedicated to conducting business more sustainably and supporting the communities in which we live. If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a great environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.

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