Job Description

Technical Medical Writer II - Biomarker Services

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.

What You Will Do

As a Medical Writer II, you will independently develop high-quality clinical and scientific documents and work closely with scientific, laboratory, clinical, quality, and other cross-functional teams to accurately communicate clinical and laboratory testing data.

You will take responsibility for assigned medical writing deliverables, applying your scientific and writing expertise to ensure accuracy, clarity, quality, and timely completion.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Preparing, writing, editing, and reviewing clinical and scientific documents, including end-of-study reports, laboratory sample testing plans, SOPs, protocols, and other supporting documents.
• Reviewing, interpreting, and summarizing clinical and laboratory testing data accurately and concisely within required reports, formats, and templates.
• Ensuring document accuracy, completeness, consistency, and alignment with study requirements, internal SOPs, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Collaborating with clinical testing laboratories, scientific subject matter experts, Data Management, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, Project Management, and Quality Assurance to obtain and clarify information required for document development.
• Participating in project meetings, teleconferences, and client interactions to discuss project objectives, timelines, data, and deliverables and to provide scientific and editorial input on document content and presentation.
• Conducting and coordinating quality-control reviews to ensure scientific accuracy, data integrity, formatting consistency, and overall document quality.
• Managing assigned writing activities and priorities to meet project timelines and deliverables.
• Providing guidance and support to junior medical writers, as appropriate.
• Maintaining awareness of relevant scientific developments, clinical research practices, regulatory requirements, and industry guidelines.

Your Profile

You will bring a strong scientific foundation and relevant medical or scientific writing experience, with the ability to work independently, interpret complex information, and communicate clinical and laboratory data clearly and accurately.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or a related scientific, clinical, or regulatory field required; an advanced degree (e.g., MSc, PhD, PharmD, MD) is preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant medical or scientific writing experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, clinical research, or clinical laboratory industry is required.
• Excellent scientific writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with strong knowledge of scientific and medical terminology and the ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to review, interpret, and summarize clinical, scientific, and laboratory data and identify key findings, trends, and inconsistencies.
• Familiarity with clinical research processes, applicable regulatory requirements, industry guidelines, and scientific documentation standards.
• Strong attention to detail and a demonstrated commitment to scientific and data accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with scientific, laboratory, clinical, regulatory, quality, and project teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities within a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with internal stakeholders and clients.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, and familiarity with PDF editing, document publishing, and electronic document management systems.
• Experience with clinical laboratory testing, biomarker data, or laboratory-generated reports is preferred.
• Candidates with an advanced scientific degree and substantial relevant scientific writing experience may be considered where their experience demonstrates equivalent scientific, analytical, and writing capabilities relevant to the position.

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 .

Salary Range

$83,032.00 - 103,790.00 USD

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What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

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

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON 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 or submit a request here

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

Salary range: $83,032.00-$103,790.00

Bonus, Com, Stock, Benefits & Disclaimer verbiage:
Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, education/training, and skill level. You may be eligible for a bonus, stock compensation and commissions in some cases depending on your role and performance.

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