Medical Writer II

Role: Medical Writer (New Zealand)

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations. 

With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. 

Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success.ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.

The Role: As a Medical Writer, prior in-depth experience with background researching, developing, and writing for the diverse array of deliverables within medical publications and medical communications is expected and will be an integral foundation for this role. Based on this and the overall description, the SMW role will fall broadly across the following approximate allocations (individual client account teams may have, 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 (e.g., 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 (e.g., authorship guidelines, journal requirements, client confidential materials, etc) • representing assigned work at internal and external (client) meetings as required (e.g., project status, author interactions, client publication committee meetings, etc) • understanding and contributing to client publication and communication plans as required (e.g., 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 SD and account managers to help ensure adherence to agreed-upon timelines (e.g., 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 To be successful in the role, you will have: • 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 1-2 years’  experience as a Medical Writer while at a medical communications agency  preferred • 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 develop and write to prescribed styles and formats • Ability to work efficiently with network directories/databases • Familiarity and ability to work with industry standard resources (e.g., PubMed/Medline, clinicaltrials.gov, various market intelligence/data analytic providers, etc) • Ability to work with cross-functional teams (e.g., editorial/library services, graphics/digital services, presentations support, etc) • Proficiency with commonly used software including but not limited to word processing (e.g., MS Word), graphics (e.g., PowerPoint or Prism), and bibliographic software (e.g., EndNote), and adaptability to other applicable software as may be required from time to time • Experience in resource organizing and mentoring strongly preferred • 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 patients…apply now and Own IT@ICON! 

Benefits of Working in ICON: Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development. 

At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs.  In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future. 

ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and 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. 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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