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Senior Medical Writer

ICON
Beijing/Shanghai, China
On-site

About this role

About the Role You will lead the development and execution of medical writing strategies for clinical research projects at ICON, driving clear, accurate scientific communications and supporting the advancement of innovative treatments. This role involves owning medical writing deliverables, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and providing scientific leadership within the medical writing group. What You'll Do

  • Leading the preparation, review, and editing of clinical study documents, including clinical study protocols, clinical study reports (CSRs), investigator brochures (IBs), and regulatory submissions, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams (clinical research, biostatistics, regulatory affairs, medical affairs) to interpret and summarize clinical trial data and scientific findings.
  • Participating in planning and execution of clinical development programs, providing strategic input and scientific expertise to support study design, conduct, and interpretation.
  • Contributing to the development of publication plans, abstracts, posters, and manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals and presentation at scientific conferences.
  • Mentoring and coaching junior medical writers, sharing best practices and fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning within the team. What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field.
  • Proficiency in interpreting and summarizing complex clinical trial data, scientific findings, and statistical analyses, with excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements (ICH-GCP, FDA, EMA) and experience interacting with regulatory agencies during reviews/approvals.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, managing multiple projects and prioritizing by timelines.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functions, build relationships with stakeholders, and influence decision-making. Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive salary and a range of benefits designed to be competitive within each country, focused on well-being and work-life balance.
  • Various annual leave entitlements.
  • Health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
  • Competitive retirement planning offerings.
  • Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of professionals for well-being support.
  • Life assurance.
  • Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

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