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

IQVIA; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA Inc seeks a Principal Medical Writer to develop regulatory documents for submissions to global regulatory authorities, including IBs, CSRs, and MA submissions. You will provide strategic direction to cross-functional teams and lead the writing of complex, data-driven clinical manuscripts to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee medical writing activities across multiple compounds, mentor other writers, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality documents in line with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required; advanced degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of medical writing experience in biopharmaceutical/CRO industry or similar.
• Proficiency in organizing and communicating clinical information with minimal oversight.
• Strong organizational, time management and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop regulatory documents for submission to regulatory agencies globally, in accordance with ICH and client standards.
• Manage medical writing projects, including timelines and cross-functional communication.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to provide input on deliverables and timelines.
• Review related documents (Protocol and Statistical Analysis Plans) as appropriate.
• Lead process improvements and define SOPs/best practices for efficient preparation of quality documents.
• Manage internal and contract medical writing resources to ensure timely completion.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Project management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in a scientific/clinical/regulatory field

Job description

Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany

Belgrade, Serbia

Paris, France

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Dublin, Ireland

Barcelona, Spain

London, United Kingdom

Madrid, Spain

Bucuresti, Romania

Lisbon, Portugal

Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium

Copenhagen, Denmark

Stockholm, Sweden

Full time

R1577397

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 Function s

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.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.

To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.

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