Informed Consent Writer

Remote Full-time
Informed Consent Writer
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.

The Informed Consent Writer (ICW) is responsible for preparing informed consent documents that disclose information about a clinical trial using health literate language to help a candidate make an informed decision about trial participation. The ICW will work across multiple therapeutic areas using client tools, systems, guidelines, templates, and processes. The ICW is to demonstrate the following skills:

Scientific Knowledge/Health Literacy
Understanding of protocol structure and knowledge of the relevant information needed to create an informed consent document
Understanding of clinical trial operations with specific knowledge of informed consent forms
Ability to prepare, with minimal supervision, a summary of a clinical trial design, objectives and activities for a lay audience using established guidelines and governmental regulations in a clear, concise and health-literate format
Understanding of appropriate International Council on Harmonization (ICH) and regulatory guidance pertaining to Informed Consent

Technology Skills
Technical expertise in MS Office (Word, Excel, Project) and Adobe Acrobat
Experience working in document management systems; managing workflows
Experience with collaborative authoring and review tool
Understanding of structured content management concepts
Flexibility in adapting to new tools and technology

Other
Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively with teams
Complete fluency in reading and writing American English
Excellent communication skills (email responses, meeting presentations)
Effective time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Customer focus
Strong project management skills

Education
Life sciences degree
3-5 years of relevant experience preferred, including demonstrated experience translating scientific material for a lay audience

Responsibilities
Read and understand protocol-specific design, objectives, and study procedures
Prepare study-specific informed consent documents using established templates, information from protocols, content libraries and glossaries (when appropriate), and required risk language
Work with protocol authors to ensure comprehensive understanding of protocol details and the protocol approval timeline
Write, edit and review informed consent documents that reflect the principles of health literacy
Manage informed consent writing projects including the design, planning, and preparation of documentation in support of clinical development
Participate, when appropriate, in clinical trial team meetings to ensure timely delivery of the informed consent document(s)
Resolve document issues relating to informed consent
Support Global Clinical Trial Operations with informed consent process expertise and study specific support
Possible participation in the orientation and coaching of junior team members
Possible participation in initiatives to improve medical writing processes and standards
Support tool development, enhancements, and testing, as applicable
Ensure compliance with company training and time reporting

Le RĂ©dacteur des formulaires de consentement Ă©clairĂ© (Informed Consent Writer – ICW) est responsable de la rĂ©daction de documents de consentement Ă©clairĂ© prĂ©sentant les informations relatives Ă  un essai clinique dans un langage accessible et comprĂ©hensible, afin d’aider les candidats Ă  prendre une dĂ©cision Ă©clairĂ©e concernant leur participation Ă  l’essai.
L’ICW travaillera sur plusieurs aires thĂ©rapeutiques en utilisant les outils, systĂšmes, lignes directrices, modĂšles et processus de client.
L’ICW devra dĂ©montrer les compĂ©tences suivantes :
Connaissances scientifiques / Littératie en santé
ComprĂ©hension de la structure des protocoles et connaissance des informations pertinentes nĂ©cessaires Ă  la crĂ©ation d’un document de consentement Ă©clairĂ©

Compréhension des opérations des essais cliniques, avec une connaissance spécifique des formulaires de consentement éclairé

CapacitĂ© Ă  prĂ©parer, avec une supervision minimale, un rĂ©sumĂ© du design, des objectifs et des activitĂ©s d’un essai clinique destinĂ© Ă  un public non spĂ©cialiste, en utilisant les lignes directrices Ă©tablies et les rĂ©glementations gouvernementales, dans un format clair, concis et adaptĂ© Ă  la littĂ©ratie en santĂ©

Connaissance des lignes directrices pertinentes de l’International Council on Harmonization (ICH) et des exigences rĂ©glementaires relatives au consentement Ă©clairĂ©

Compétences technologiques
Expertise technique des outils MS Office (Word, Excel, Project) et d’Adobe Acrobat

Expérience des systÚmes de gestion documentaire et de la gestion des flux de travail

Expérience des outils collaboratifs de rédaction et de relecture

Compréhension des concepts de gestion de contenu structuré

FlexibilitĂ© et capacitĂ© d’adaptation Ă  de nouveaux outils et technologies

Autres compétences
Capacité à travailler dans un environnement soumis à des délais stricts, de maniÚre autonome et en collaboration avec des équipes

MaĂźtrise complĂšte de la lecture et de l’écriture en anglais amĂ©ricain

Excellentes compétences en communication (réponses par e-mail, présentations en réunion)

Solides compétences en gestion du temps, organisationnelles et interpersonnelles

Orientation client

Fortes compétences en gestion de projet

Formation
DiplĂŽme en sciences de la vie

3 Ă  5 ans d’expĂ©rience pertinente souhaitĂ©e, incluant une expĂ©rience dĂ©montrĂ©e dans la traduction de contenus scientifiques pour un public non spĂ©cialisĂ©

Responsabilités
Lire et comprendre le design, les objectifs et les procédures spécifiques aux protocoles

Rédiger des documents de consentement éclairé spécifiques aux études en utilisant des modÚles établis, les informations issues des protocoles, des bibliothÚques de contenu et des glossaires (le cas échéant), ainsi que le langage requis relatif aux risques

Collaborer avec les auteurs de protocoles afin d’assurer une comprĂ©hension complĂšte des dĂ©tails du protocole et du calendrier d’approbation

Rédiger, éditer et relire les documents de consentement éclairé conformément aux principes de la littératie en santé

Gérer les projets de rédaction de consentement éclairé, incluant la conception, la planification et la préparation de la documentation en soutien au développement clinique

Participer, le cas Ă©chĂ©ant, aux rĂ©unions des Ă©quipes d’essais cliniques afin d’assurer la livraison dans les dĂ©lais des documents de consentement Ă©clairĂ©

Résoudre les problématiques documentaires liées au consentement éclairé

Apporter un soutien aux Opérations Mondiales des Essais Cliniques grùce à son expertise des processus de consentement éclairé et à un support spécifique aux études

Participer Ă©ventuellement Ă  l’intĂ©gration et au coaching des membres juniors de l’équipe

Participer éventuellement à des initiatives visant à améliorer les processus et normes de rédaction médicale

Soutenir le dĂ©veloppement, l’amĂ©lioration et les tests des outils, le cas Ă©chĂ©ant

Veiller au respect des exigences de formation de l’entreprise et au suivi du temps de travail

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

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

Benefits may include:
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

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

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

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.

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