Principal/Head of Medical Writing

Experteer Italy; Italia; On-site; EUR 71,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Experteer Italy is seeking a Principal Medical Writer to lead high-quality regulatory and publications documents. You will collaborate across clinical, regulatory and medical affairs teams to translate data into clear narratives that support submissions and global communication.

The role is on-site in a collaborative environment that values expertise, innovation and patient outcomes. You will shape scientific communication and drive best practices in medical writing.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in medical or scientific writing within the life sciences.
• Proven ability to manage large, complex documentation projects.
• Excellent understanding of regulatory guidelines and submission processes.
• Proficiency with relevant document management tools and software.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and review of clinical and regulatory documents, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Manage multiple projects with timelines and deliverables across teams.
• Build strong working relationships with clinical and regulatory personnel to streamline information flow.
• Drive innovative approaches to scientific writing for clarity and impact.
• Analyze and interpret complex data to produce concise documentation.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Skills

Scientific writing

Regulatory writing

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Data interpretation

Education

Advanced degree in life sciences

Medical writing certification

Tools

Document management software

Regulatory submission tools

Job description

As a Principal Medical Writer, you will lead high-quality scientific documents to support regulatory submissions and publications. You collaborate with clinical, regulatory, and medical affairs teams to translate data into clear narratives. The role is on-site in a collaborative environment that values expertise and innovation. You will shape scientific communication and contribute to improving patient outcomes on a global scale.

• competitive salary package (GBP)
• on-site role
• Lead development and review of clinical and regulatory documents ensuring compliance with industry standards
• Manage multiple projects with timelines and deliverables across teams
• Build strong working relationships with clinical and regulatory personnel to streamline information flow
• Drive innovative approaches to scientific writing for clarity and impact
• Analyze and interpret complex data to produce concise documentation
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry best practices
• Extensive experience in medical or scientific writing within the life sciences
• Proven ability to manage large, complex documentation projects
• Excellent understanding of regulatory guidelines and submission processes
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with relevant document management tools and software
• Relevant certifications or advanced degrees in life sciences are preferred