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Job Overview:Performs quality control and editing review of Medical Writing deliverables from internal and external authors to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with data, format, and style requirements. Provides leadership, training, and guidance to staff, and assists in resource management.Essential Functions:Is a subject- matter expert within the group and a source of advice and information to IQVIA staff on quality control processesConduct quality control (QC) review of a wide range of Medical Writing deliverables for both internal and external customers, including complex and substantial documents, with limited guidance and consistent high quality and efficiencyDocument findings clearly, in accordance with defined procedures and checklistsLiaise promptly with document authors in case of questions or missing sourcesDevelops quality tools such as checklists, quality guidelines, and standards to meet project specific needsMay have responsibility for resourcing of QC tasks within the teamTake a leading role in providing training, guidance, and mentoring within the QC groupMay take a formal supervisory role in managing QC staff and/or contract resourcesTake a leading role in proposing, developing, evaluating, and implementing process changes and tools and monitoring their adoption and benefitsTake a leading role in QC team meetings and ensuring that lessons learned are shared and consistent approaches are appliedMay take a leadership role for a stand-alone QC project, lead the team, and be the primary contact with the customerMay participate in project team meetings and liaise directly with the customer on QC issues, as appropriate and with senior support as neededTake responsibility for on-time delivery of QC review commentsManage daily assignments, planning and directing work, and take responsibility for managing workload for assigned projects and tasks, in collaboration with senior staffKeep abreast of current data, trends, medical writing (MW)/regulatory knowledge, developments and advances in area of drug development/MWQualifications:Bachelor's Degree in English or Life sciences -related discipline or related fieldTypically, at least 4 years experience working with clinical trial documentation in a research environment, including significant experience of performing quality control (QC) review of clinical trial-related documents, defining and refining processes, and training and developing othersRequires in-depth understanding of the structure, format, and purpose of a wide range of Medical Writing deliverables and the importance of consistency, clarity, and accuracy versus sourcesCareful attention to detail, accuracy, and consistencyImpeccable English language skills and ability to detect and correct grammatical, spelling, and language errorsAbility to understand scientific/medical documents and identify deficiencies, errors and inconsistenciesFamiliarity with the structural and content requirements of clinical study reports, investigator brochures, protocols, and similar documentsProactivity and advanced organizational and time management skills and ability to prioritize workload effectively with commitment to deadlinesAbility to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively in English, both in writing and verbally, and confidence in using a range of communication methods to achieve resultsGood understanding of clinical drug development and the functions, steps, and processes involvedAdvanced understanding of the nature and purpose of Medical Writing deliverablesAbility to provide clear and effective guidance and training in the form of written instructions, presentations, and one-to-one discussionConfident use of Microsoft Office and Adobe AcrobatAbility to quickly establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, and customers at a range of seniority levelsTechnical Skills:Veeva VaultMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) (see above)Adobe Acrobat (see above)ISIToolboxSharePointExperience with publishing/submission-readiness a plusIQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $84,400.00 - $211,100.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.