Senior Medical Copy Editor

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Job description

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.

Due to growth we are seeking a home-based Medical Copy Editor to join an established global Medical Writing team.

The purpose of the role is to serve as one of the Medical Writing *EndNote* reference management system subject-matter experts and also to perform quality control verification of data against source documents and copy-edit content of assigned clinical regulatory submission documents to ensure editorial, grammatical, and scientific accuracy and to verify compliance with corporate and regulatory guidelines.

Primary Responsibilities:

* Serve as a primary point of contact for the *EndNote *reference management system to include updating individual reference libraries, adding individual references, and ordering reprints as requested by Medical Writers

* Review assigned Medical Writing documents (i.e. protocols, protocol amendments, clinical study reports, investigator brochures) to ensure the correctness and highest quality of all clinical submission regulatory documents

* Confirm data against sources and edit advanced medical and scientific material and collaborate with colleagues to confirm accuracy of information

* Review assigned Medical Writing documents for editorial accuracy, proper usage of medical/scientific nomenclature, and compliance with appropriate style guides/guidelines

* Assist with departmental initiatives

Working to deadlines and in a truly global and niche environment, this role represents the ideal opportunity to use your medical/clinical research knowledge in a different way.

You are...

Able to adjust quickly to frequently changing priorities and assignments, a multi-tasker, self-motivated, self-directed, flexible, and detail-focused.

Here at ICON we want our employees to succeed and ensure that they are set up for this success through constant training, development and support. To enable success in this position you will have:

* Bachelor's degree in Science, English, Communications, Journalism or a related field

* Experience with *EndNote* reference management software tool for publishing and managing bibliographies, citations, and references

* Experience in quality control reviewing, copy editing, or writing experience gained within the CRO/Pharmaceutical field

* The ability to act on your own initiative and collaborate well with others

* Fluency in written and spoken English

*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.