Senior Medical Writer - Office Hybrid Tokyo Osaka Full Remote

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We're proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

We are currently seeking a Senior Medical Writer to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Senior Medical Writer at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in leading the development and execution of medical writing strategies for clinical research projects, contributing to the advancement of inNvative treatments and therapies.

What You Will Be Doing

• 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, clarity, and compliance with regulatory guidelines and industry standards.
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including clinical research, biostatistics, regulatory affairs, and medical affairs, to interpret and analyze clinical trial data, summarize scientific findings, and communicate key insights in written form.
• Participating in the planning and execution of clinical development programs, providing strategic input and scientific expertise to support the design, conduct, and interpretation of clinical studies and research initiatives.
• Contributing to the development of publication plans, abstracts, posters, and manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals and presentation at scientific conferences, disseminating study results and scientific insights to the broader scientific community.
• Mentoring and coaching junior medical writers, providing guidance on best practices, writing techniques, and scientific principles, and fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning within the medical writing team.
• 治験実施計画書の作成
• 治験総括報告書の作成
• 医薬品の承認申請資料(CTD:コモンテクニカルドキュメント)の作成(非臨床または臨床パート)
• 治験薬概要書の作成
• 上記作成ドキュメントのレビュー
• 当局対応(臨床パートのドキュメント作成、レビューまたはコンサルティング等)
• 規制要件を満たす文書作成全般のコンサルティング
• 経験の浅いメンバーへの適切な指導、及びメンバーの成長への貢献

Your profile

• Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or related field, with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in medical writing within the pharmaceutical, biotechNlogy, or contract research organization (CRO) industry.
• Proficiency in interpreting and summarizing complex clinical trial data, scientific research findings, and statistical analyses, with excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, and the ability to communicate scientific concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g., ICH-GCP, FDA, EMA) governing the preparation and submission of clinical documents and publications, and experience in interacting with regulatory agencies during the review and approval process.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously and prioritizing tasks based on project timelines and deliverables.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, build relationships with key stakeholders, and influence decision-making processes.
• 大学卒以上(医薬、獣医、農学、生命科学等の学部学科)、または同等の学位保有者
• 製薬会社、またはCROにおける3年以上のメディカルライティング業務の経験

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.

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