Senior Clinical Editor Job at ICON in New York

Senior Clinical Editor 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.
As a Senior Medical Editor at ICON, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, clarity, and quality of scientific documents and publications related to clinical trials.
What You Will Do:
Your experience in editorial and content services will be key in delivering high-quality outcomes and mentoring colleagues. Key responsibilities include:
Editing and proofreading a wide range of scientific documents, including clinical study reports, regulatory submissions, publications, and presentations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and consistency.
Collaborating with medical writers to improve the clarity and effectiveness of scientific content, providing guidance on structure, style, and language.
Ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, guidelines, and best practices in medical writing and publishing.
Providing mentorship and training to junior editors and medical writers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in scientific communication.
Conducting thorough fact-checking and verification of data to ensure accuracy and reliability of published materials.
Staying updated with industry trends, regulatory changes, and advancements in medical writing and editing practices.
Participating in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to document editing and quality control.
Your Profile:
You will have a strong foundation in editorial and content services, with the experience to work independently and guide others. Required qualifications and experience:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or communications-related field
Extensive experience in medical editing, with a strong understanding of clinical research and regulatory documentation. Experience with CSRs and submission documents editing.
Exceptional editing and proofreading skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to enhance the clarity and impact of scientific content.
Strong knowledge of medical terminology and scientific writing conventions, with experience in using editing style guides.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Proficiency in editing software and tools, as well as document management systems.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised 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, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.
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.

In Summary: Senior Medical Editor at ICON responsible for ensuring accuracy, clarity, and quality of scientific documents and publications related to clinical trials . Your experience in editorial and content services will be key in delivering high-quality outcomes and mentoring colleagues . Key responsibilities include: Editing and proofreading a wide range of . scientific documents, including clinical study reports, regulatory submissions, publications, and presentations .

En Español: ICON plc es una organización líder mundial de inteligencia y investigación clínica en salud. Estamos orgullosos de fomentar un entorno inclusivo que impulse la innovación y la excelencia, y le damos la bienvenida a unirse a nosotros en nuestra misión para dar forma al futuro del desarrollo clínico. Las responsabilidades clave incluyen: Editar y corregir una amplia gama de documentos científicos, incluyendo informes de estudios clínicos, presentaciones regulatorias, publicaciones y presentaciones, asegurando la adhesión a los estándares de calidad y consistencia. Colaborar con escritores médicos para mejorar la claridad y eficacia del contenido científico, proporcionar orientación sobre estructura, estilo y lenguaje. Asegurar el cumplimiento de los requisitos reglamentarios aplicables, directrices y mejores prácticas en la redacción y edición médica. Proporcionar tutoría y capacitación a editores menores y autores médicos, fomentando una cultura de mejora continua y excelencia en comunicación científica. Realizar un control exhaustivo y verificación de datos para garantizar la exactitud y fiabilidad de los materiales publicados. Mantenerse actualizado con las tendencias industriales, reguladoras y avances en redacción e editación. Participar en la implementación de procedimientos estándar (SOP) y procedimientos operativos relacionados con la investigación clínica. Experiencia con los CSR y la edición de documentos de presentación. Habilidades excepcionales de edición y corrección, con un ojo agudo para el detalle y la capacidad de mejorar la claridad e impacto del contenido científico. Fuertes conocimientos de terminología médica y convenciones de escritura científica, con experiencia en el uso de guías de estilo de edición. Excelentes habilidades de comunicación e interpersonal, con la posibilidad de colaborar eficazmente con equipos transversales y partes interesadas. Proficiencia en editar software y herramientas, así como sistemas de gestión de documentos. Capacidad demostrada para administrar múltiples proyectos y cumplir con plazos en un entorno acelerado. Lo que ICON puede ofrecerle: Nuestro éxito depende de la calidad de nuestra gente. Es por eso que hemos hecho una prioridad diversificada a construir una cultura que recompone alto rendimiento y nutre talento. Además de su salario competitivo, ICON ofrece una gama adicional de beneficios. Nuestros beneficios están diseñados para ser competitivos dentro de cada país y se centran en las oportunidades de bienestar y equilibrio entre la vida laboral y la vida profesional para usted y su familia. Los ejemplos de nuestros beneficios incluyen: Varios derechos a licencias anuales Una gama de ofertas de seguro médico que se adaptan a sus necesidades y a las de su familia . Ofertas de planificación de jubilación competitivas para maximizar el ahorro y planear con confianza los años venideros. Todos los solicitantes calificados recibirán igual consideración para el empleo sin importar la raza, color, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, origen nacional, discapacidad o estatus veterano protegido. Si debido a una condición médica o incapacidad, necesita un alojamiento razonable para cualquier parte del proceso de solicitud, o con el fin de realizar las funciones esenciales de un puesto, por favor háganoslo saber o envíe una solicitud aquí. Interesado en el papel, pero no seguro si cumple todos los requisitos?