Medical Writer II

CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services; Leeds; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in clinical research is seeking an experienced Medical Writer to spearhead the development of participant narratives for clinical trials. This full-time position involves leading strategy meetings, overseeing the document development cycle, and coordinating with diverse teams across the globe. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in regulatory medical writing, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to project management.

Benefits

Access to training and mentorship

Global network of experts

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of regulatory medical writing experience, including 1 year as project lead.
• Extensive experience in developing participant narratives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full life-cycle of participant narratives development for complex clinical trials.
• Maintain alignment with sponsor goals and facilitate communication across teams.

Skills

Medical Writing

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Project Management

Education

Advanced degree in life-sciences (PhD or Masters)

Job description

At Fortrea, we’re on a mission to accelerate life-changing treatments to patients worldwide. To make that happen, we’re looking for an experienced Medical Writer to lead the development of participant narratives and guide our narratives writing team.

Remote, UK. Full-time.

YOUR DAY TO DAY

As a key Medical Writer, you will project lead the full life-cycle of participant narratives development for complex Phase II-IV clinical trials. You´ll take ownership from initial planning through final delivery o the sponsor, ensuring quality, consistency and alignment with sponsor.

With Minimal Supervision, During Planning Stage, You Will

• Lead Kick-off strategy meetings, to align global distributed teams, setting goals, milestones, and critical path forward.
• Conduct communication strategy meetings to consolidate expert contributions into a cohesive participant narrative.
• Facilitate comment resolution meetings to manage conflicting comments
  
  

During Document Development, You Will

• Maintain alignment with sponsor goals, project status and milestones across all teams.
• Foster regular communication with functional leads/reviewers to streamline document development (getting inputs timely, consolidating contributions, answering questions.)
  
  

Once Final Data Is Received

• Critically interpret raw study data into clear concise language in participant narratives.
  
  

Who You Will Work With

Expect variety and visibility, You will coordinate functional leads and reviewers including Biostatistics, Programming, and Project Physician teams, as well as Medical Writers across Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.

Your Experience

• Advanced degree in life-sciences (PhD or Masters)
• Minimum 3 years of regulatory medical writing experience, including 1 year as medical writing project lead
• Extensive experience in writing and leading participant narrative development
  
  

Personal/Team Skills

This job requires proactivity, teamwork, and excellent communication skills. You´ll be the nexus where multiple teams´ expertise converge, coordinating and collaborating with stakeholders, steering discussions, driving consensus and facilitating decision-making to propel the document development cycle forward.

YOUR CAREER, YOUR WAY

At Fortrea, we support your growth—whether you’re passionate about scientific writing or aiming for leadership. With access to training, mentorship, and a global network of experts, you’ll have the tools to shape your own path.

Ready to make an impact?

Join us and help bring life-changing treatments to patients faster.

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