[Hiring] Clinical Editor @ICON plc

Role Description

At ICON Strategic Solutions, you will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON’s global expertise. 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.

What You Will Do:

• Take responsibility for editorial and content services deliverables, applying your skills to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Responsible for performing quality reviews and editing clinical documents, regulatory submissions, and other related documents.
• Perform detailed data accuracy reviews and fact-check statements in clinical and regulatory documents, tables, literature summaries, and other internal documents.
• Substantively edit and proofread documents to correct and streamline grammar, spelling, style, and format.
• Verify that document content is consistent with internal, client, and related authority guidelines.
• Format, style, and troubleshoot functionality and presentation of documents and templates.
• Communicate with medical writers and other team members to ensure the accuracy of documents.
• Responsible for inspection-readiness of medical writing activities.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Company Description

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.