Plain Language Summary (PLS) Specialist

Albion Rye Associates; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A clinical research consultancy is seeking a Plain Language Summary Specialist to develop accessible trial summaries. This remote role involves ensuring EU compliance and collaborating with pharmaceutical teams. Strong medical writing and editing skills are essential, along with a background in life sciences. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to enhancing transparency and patient engagement.

Benefits

100% remote work

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Strong medical writing background, ideally with experience in PLS development.
• Familiarity with EU CTR guidance and regulatory landscape.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality plain language summaries for trial results.
• Ensure compliance with EU CTR requirements.
• Partner with global teams on content and strategy.

Skills

Medical writing

Editing skills

Organisational skills

Simplifying complex science

Education

Life sciences degree

Job description

Plain Language Summary (PLS) Specialist – EU CTR Compliance (Remote, UK-based)

Overview

Do you have a passion for making clinical research more accessible to patients and the public? Join a fast-growing team dedicated to producing clear, compliant plain language summaries (PLS) in line with the EU Clinical Trial Regulation (CTR).

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality plain language summaries that explain complex trial results in clear, patient-friendly language.
• Ensure deliverables meet EU CTR compliance requirements and client standards.
• Partner with global pharmaceutical teams to align on content, timelines, and strategy.
• Incorporate patient and lay reviewer feedback into final deliverables.
• Stay up to date with evolving guidance and best practices in plain language writing.

Qualifications

• Strong medical writing background, ideally with direct experience in PLS development.
• Familiarity with EU CTR guidance and regulatory landscape.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to simplify complex science.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Life sciences degree (MSc/PhD desirable, but not essential with relevant experience).

Benefits

• 100% remote role with flexibility across the UK.
• Be part of a mission-driven team committed to transparency and patient engagement.
• Competitive salary, training, and professional development opportunities.