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ICON plc

Lead Content Steward

ICON plc

. Lead or support cross-functional groups in identifying business requirements for content modelling and reuse .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United States, CanadaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in clinical development and document creation, with a strong ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively across diverse environments. Proficient in MS Word and familiar with industry standards, ensuring high-quality document development and compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Pharmaceutical Industry ExpertiseDocument Development ExperienceMS Word ProficiencyFunctional-Level LeadershipExcellent Communication Skills

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills
Document DevelopmentClinical ProtocolsClinical Study ReportsInvestigator BrochuresSubmission DocumentsGCP StandardsICH GuidelinesInformation Storage ConceptsSCM Tools FamiliarityAttention to Detail
Soft Skills
Team LeadershipMotivational SkillsNegotiation SkillsIndependent WorkEffective Team-Player
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office ApplicationsMS Word
Industry Keywords
Clinical DevelopmentPrescription Drug DistributionDocument Content StandardsGlobal Ecosystem ComplexityCross-Functional Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead or support cross-functional groups in identifying business requirements for content modelling and reuse
  • Navigate changing external and internal environments and lead others through change
  • Implement R&D’s partnership strategy
  • Assist with training staff to optimally use technologies
  • Develop, motivate, and guide teams to success
  • Work across functions, regions, and cultures in a sponsor-dedicated model
  • Contribute to the development of treatments that benefit patients worldwide

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, including clinical development and the prescription drug distribution process
  • Familiarity with document types used in drug development, including Clinical Protocols, Clinical Study Reports, Investigator Brochures, and Submission Documents
  • Experience with document development and understanding of the roles of different functions in developing documents
  • Extensive experience with MS Word
  • Familiarity with industry standards related to document content
  • Previous experience with SCM tools is helpful but not required
  • Demonstrated ability to work across functions, regions, and cultures
  • Functional-level leadership ability to inspire, motivate, and drive results
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to distill complex issues and ideas into simple, comprehensible terms
  • Effective team-player skills and ability to engender credibility and confidence
  • Ability to work in a global ecosystem with a high degree of complexity
  • Bachelor’s degree or related experience is required
  • 4+ years of experience as a medical writer or editor in the pharmaceutical industry or equivalent experience
  • Experience with a variety of software
  • Familiarity with basic concepts of information storage and retrieval
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams and work groups
  • Ability to work independently, take initiative, complete tasks, and meet deadlines
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Experience with Microsoft Office applications and high-level expertise with MS Word
  • Familiarity with GCP and ICH standards and guidelines
  • Legal right to work in the country where the role is based

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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