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ICON · Pharmaceuticals

Technical Medical Writer II - Biomarker Services

  • Remote, US
  • Remote
  • Full-time
  • Senior & Principal
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EmploymentFull-time
DeadlineOpen until filled

The role

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 need

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.

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.

What you'll 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.

Pay and benefits

$83,032 – $103,790 a year

Employer provided
How this compares

$83,032.00 - 103,790.00 USD

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

$83,032.00-$103,790.00

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Rewards & 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

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include:

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

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

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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.

Job intelligence

The context around this role

Live data · November 1, 2026

Salary intelligence

How the pay compares

This role's midpoint is 36% below the US median for Clinical Evaluation & Medical Writing roles at this level.

This roleEmployer provided

$83,032 to $103,790 a year

Senior & Principal roles in the US12 roles publishing pay

Middle half $131,125 to $178,500, median $146,000
Annual base pay
Annual base payLowMedianHigh
This role$83,032—$103,790
All US$131,125$146,000$178,500

This role: ICON's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Clinical Evaluation & Medical Writing roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 1, 2026. Nothing is estimated.

Career trajectory

Where this role sits in Clinical Evaluation & Medical Writing

The general path across 39 open Clinical Evaluation & Medical Writing roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not ICON's own promotion track.

  1. One step back

    Associate & Specialist

    Often: Clinical Scientist Intern · Medical Writer

  2. This role

    Senior & Principal

    Often: Senior Medical Writer · Principal Medical Writer

    $146K median18 open
  3. Next step

    Manager

    Often: Manager, Medical Writing, Immunology · Medical Writing Manager

    $150K median5 open
  4. Later

    Director

    Often: Associate Director, Medical Writing · Director, Medical Writing

    $210K median13 open

Skills DNA

What this role leans on

How many of the posting's 27 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.

Lab testing and methods: 10 linesDocumentation and SOPs: 16 linesQuality systems and risk: 1 lineData and digital systems: 3 linesClinical trial conduct: 5 linesCollaboration and leadership: 8 linesLab testingDocumentationQuality systemsData systemsClinical trialsTeamwork
  • Documentation and SOPs16
  • Lab testing and methods10
  • Collaboration and leadership8
  • Clinical trial conduct5
  • Data and digital systems3
  • Quality systems and risk1

Regulatory intelligence

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  • Clinical96 91%
  • Quality7 7%
  • Regulatory3 3%

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  • Senior & Principal45 42%
  • Associate & Specialist43 41%
  • Manager15 14%
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