Proposals Writer II

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. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations.

Who are you?
You are a writer, editor, and project manager with an interest in science and the skills to convey complex concepts in a straight-forward way. You will work at the intersection of clinical trial science, business communication, and project management to:

• Collaborate with teams of therapeutic and operational experts and executives
• Craft clear, compelling, and client-ready proposals
• Manage fast-paced deadlines

You understand the need to communicate accurately with prospective and existing clients. You are a strategic thinker adept at gathering and translating technical and scientific information into narrative documents in response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Your editing skills allow you to transform text into clear prose, and you can effectively and efficiently self-edit documents of varying lengths. You are a hard worker who can efficiently balance multiple ongoing projects and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

What will you do?
As a Proposal Writer, you are a key member of the Proposals team. You work with therapeutic and operational experts to develop the core strategy for trial success across all clinical phases of drug development. You convey this strategy in concise and compelling narrative text, refined by team review. Your writing and project management skills result in a quality proposal outlining a well-written and clear strategy. Your documents highlight ICON as the clear choice. You are part of a supportive team of writers who share knowledge and expertise to ensure quality, consistency, and professional growth.

What do you need?

• Undergraduate degree or international equivalent (Degree in English, communications, or science preferred)
• 2-3 years of professional writing experience required; 3-5 years preferred
• Demonstrated writing skills, preferably including composition of strategies for project completion
• Applied analytical skills and strong organizational abilities
• Strong editing skills, both of others’ text and your own
• Ability to manage relationships with internal customers
• Must be able to work under deadline pressure while maintaining accuracy, quality, and detail
• Knowledge of CRO/pharmaceutical industry or science background preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office, specifically Word; experience with Visio and SharePoint preferred
• Must read, write, and speak fluent English
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the UK or Ireland and should not require sponsorship

Benefits of Working in ICON
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.

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings
• Competitive retirement planning offerings
• Global Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits (childcare vouchers, bike schemes, gym memberships)

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.