Principal Medical Writer - FSP (M/W/D)

IQVIA; Paris; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a Principal Medical Writer in Paris to develop regulatory documents (IBs, CSRs, submission documents) for global regulatory authorities. You will lead and guide other writers, ensuring rigorous, data-accurate narratives across multiple compounds.

Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for coordinating cross-functional teams and meeting timelines. The role requires a Bachelor's degree (advanced degree preferred) and at least 5 years in medical writing within

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of medical writing in biopharma/CRO or equivalent.
• Ability to organize and communicate clinical information with minimal oversight.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication for team work.
• Knowledge of global regulatory requirements and therapeutic areas.

Responsibilities

• Develop regulatory documents for global regulatory submissions in line with ICH and client standards.
• Manage medical writing projects with timelines and cross-functional communication.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to guide deliverables and timelines.
• Review protocols and statistical analysis plans as appropriate.
• Contribute to process improvement and SOP/best-practice development.
• Oversee internal and contract medical writing resources to ensure timely completion.

Skills

Regulatory writing

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Principal Medical Writer is responsible for the development of clinical documents for submissions to regulatory authorities globally. Provides strategic direction to cross-functional project teams with minimal oversight to ensure that clinical documents (eg, Investigators' Brochures [IBs], Clinical Study Reports [CSRs], and marketing authorization submission documents) accurately and consistently present key data-driven clinical messages in accordance with program goals and regulatory requirements. Writes or provides direction and leadership to other writers to ensure the timely delivery of high quality documents that are scientifically rigorous, logically organized, and have accurate data presentation and interpretation. Oversees the medical writing activities of multiple compounds and serves as lead writer for individual summary documents. Has a broad understanding of clinical research processes and global regulatory document standards.

Essential Functions

• Develop regulatory documents for submission to regulatory agencies globally, in accordance with ICH and other global guidelines, standards and processes, and client's authoring standards, as applicable, in adherence with study/project timelines and corporate objectives.
• Manage medical writing projects, including developing timelines (working with the study/project teams, as necessary) and communication with cross-functional team members to maintain awareness of review cycles and expectations.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to provide input regarding medical writing deliverables, timelines, and any process(es) needed for the completion of regulatory documents.
• Review other documents associated with the assigned project(s) (eg, Protocols and Statistical Analysis Plans), as appropriate.
• Participate in cross-functional process improvement initiatives.
• Participate in defining and writing standard operating procedures and best practices for an efficient preparation of quality documents.
• Manage internal and contract medical writing resources as required to ensure timely completion of assigned projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree in a relevant scientific/clinical/regulatory field preferred.
• At least 5 years of medical writing experience in the biopharmaceutical/CRO industry required or comparable experience within clinical or preclinical development.
• Proficiency in organizing and communicating clinical information required with minimal oversight.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills are required.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills needed to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficient understanding and knowledge of global regulatory requirements needed and knowledge of therapeutic areas in all phases of clinical development desired.

IQVIA 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 https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA 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.