Description
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 Medical Editor at ICON, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of content in clinical and regulatory documents prepared by Medical Writing.
Responsibilities
You will take responsibility for editorial and content services deliverables, applying your skills to ensure quality and efficiency. Key responsibilities include:
- Performing quality reviews and editing clinical documents, regulatory submissions, and other related documents
- Conducting detailed data accuracy reviews and fact-checking statements in clinical and regulatory documents, tables, literature summaries, and other internal documents
- Substantively editing and proofreading documents to correct and streamline grammar, spelling, style, and format
- Verifying that document content is consistent with internal, client, and related authority guidelines
- Formatting, styling, and troubleshooting functionality and presentation of documents and templates
- Communicating with medical writers and other team members to ensure the accuracy of documents
- Ensuring inspection-readiness of medical writing activities
Your Profile
You will bring relevant editorial and content services experience, along with the following qualifications and skills. Required qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline
- At least 3 years of experience in medical editing or scientific writing, preferably within a clinical research or pharmaceutical environment.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology and an understanding of clinical research processes and regulations.
- Excellent language skills (reading, writing, editing, team communication)
- Ability to interpret clinical data and literature
- Knowledge of AMA Manual of Style, other style guides, and any guidelines related to assigned projects
- Expertise in Microsoft Word, including advanced formatting, styles, cross-referencing, bookmarks, and other related skills
- Fluent in English
- Basic understanding of Acrobat/PDF software
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.