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    Senior Medical Writer - Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom - ICON

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    Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients' lives.

    We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point.

    You'll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you'll be helping shape an industry.

    As a Senior Medical Writer (SMW), your primary responsib ility will be to provide scientific and medical/clinical writing support as part of a dedic ated team servicing an assigned client.

    While the ability to work independently is key, the SMW will work closely with the Scientific Director and other members of the client account team to help ensure the timely delivery of high-quality and scientifically/medical ly accurate assigned projects.

    As a Senior Medical Writer, your review of junior writers' work will also be a key part of this role.

    Your participation in internal company initiatives, as r equired, offers additional potential opportunities for growth.

    The Role As a Senior Medical Writer, prior in-depth experien ce with background researching, developing, and writing for the diverse array of de liverables within medical publications and medical communications is expected and will be an i ntegral foundation for this role.

    Based on this and the overall description, the SMW role w ill fall broadly across the following approximate allocations (individual client account teams may h ave, from time to time, specific needs that may alter these allocations as may be necessary/required):
    75% of your time will be devoted to content development and writing, from inception to delivery, including but not limited to, responsibility for:
    the accurate interpretation of clinical data (eg, from clinical study reports, safety summaries, biostatistical tables, published articles, etc), and its accurate, concise adaptation to meet assigned projects' stated objectives
    all compliance requirements for medical publications and medical communications, as relevant and appropriate (eg, authorship guidelines, journal requirements, client confidential materials, etc)

    representing assigned work at internal and external (client) meetings as required (eg, project status, author interactions, client publication committee meetings, etc.)


    understanding and contributing to client publication and communication plans as required (eg, impact on project timelines, appropriate congress and journal venues for assigned client/therapy area, relevance to client drug development planning, etc.)
    20% of your time will be devoted to assisting in the management of medical writing resources, including but not limited to, responsibility for:
    monitoring and helping to manage the medical writing workload, including for junior/other writers, as required
    collaboration with the Scientific Manager and account managers to help ensure adherence to agreed upon
    timelines (eg, project status reports, proactive flagging of problems, resource limitations/availability, etc.)
    assisting in the onboarding and mentoring of new and junior medical writers, as required
    5% of your time may be devoted to assisting the SD and/or GMC Senior Leadership in business development activities including but not limited to, responsibility for
    Background research and writing support for new business proposals
    Background research and writing support for assigned account(s) organic growth opportunities
    Advanced degree, preferably PhD but PharmD and MD may also be considered
    Prior relevant experience in a medical publications/medical communications agency preferred
    Minimum of 3-5 years' experience of high-level content development; applicants with preferably 1-2 years' experience at a medical communications agency
    Proven history of relevant high-level writing support, including: proficiency with ICMJE and GPP guidelines; ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journal content; Ability to work efficiently with network directories/databases
    gov, various market intelligence/data analytic providers, etc.)
    editorial/library services, graphics/digital services, presentations support, etc.)
    Proficiency with commonly used software including but not limited to word processing (eg, MS Word), graphics (eg, PowerPoint or Prism), and bibliographic software (eg, EndNote), and adaptability to other applicable software as may be required from time to time
    Must have demonstrable command of the English language (read, write and speak)
    A strong desire to be a key part of a global network of services that lead to better outcomes for its clients, its people and for now and Own

    Our success depends on the quality of our people. That's why we've made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
    We offer very competitive salary packages. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.

    We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.

    But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you'll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.

    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.

    If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.

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