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.

Publishing Specialist

Home or office based

Responsibilities

Preparation of project files as needed, which may include:

• File conversion and formatting from one file format to another (ex. from PDF to Word),

• Recreation of dead text in source documents,

• Other source formatting adjustments as requested by clients to prepare the files for CAT tool import,

• File alignments in the CAT tool

• Other quality control tasks, as needed

• Review and correct the layout of translated documents that are exported from the CAT tool.

• Troubleshoot document formatting issues as needed. Coordinate and communicate with project managers in a professional and timely manner.

• Provide input and suggestions towards innovating new approaches and product features tailored to team formatting needs.

• Ensure client satisfaction with formatting on all projects under his/her responsibility

Education

• Associates Degree in appropriate field of study, preferably in graphic design or similar field,

• 2+ years of word processing/desktop publishing experience preferred,

• Or any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved

Required Experience/Skills

• Expert knowledge of Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Advanced knowledge of InDesign

• Experience with formatting and layout requirements of various languages, including Right-to-Left languages or character-based languages

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, time management, and communication skills

Preferred Experience/Skills

• Experience with CAT tools and OCR software

• Experience with Illustrator and Photoshop

• Familiarity with the translation industry

What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements

• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs

• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximise savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead

• Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being

• Life assurance

• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others

Visit our careers website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits

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, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here (https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations) .

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.