Senior Regulatory Writing Specialist (Consultant)

Med Communications International; Lisboa; Remote; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Med Communications International seeks a Senior Regulatory Writing Specialist (Consultant) to create regulatory documents for investigational and marketed products in line with regulatory practices. You will collaborate with client teams to manage regulatory writing projects from initiation to submission.

The role requires an advanced degree in life sciences, 3–5 years of regulatory writing experience, and fluent English (C1/C2).

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a scientific discipline or relevant work experience.
• 3–5 years of regulatory writing experience.
• Fluent in English (C1/C2).
• Experience authoring regulatory documents: protocols, CSRs, briefing documents, IND/NDA/MAA components.

Responsibilities

• Create regulatory documents for investigational and marketed products.
• Lead cross‑functional document reviews and ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Manage timelines and project plans for regulatory writing projects.
• Support SOPs, templates, and regulatory writing style guides.

Skills

Regulatory writing

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Advanced degree in life sciences/pharmacy/medicine

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Senior Regulatory Writing Specialist (Consultant)

Essentials:

Degree: Advanced degree in a scientific discipline (eg, life sciences, pharmacy, medicine) or relevant work experience; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Author of:

• Clinical study protocols


• Clinical study reports


• Investigator's Brochures


• Briefing documents


• Protocols, IND, NDA, and MAA components


• Module 2 documents


• Module 2.4 or 4 documents


• Module 5

Experience: At least 3 to 5 years as a Regulatory Writer
Remote Portugal, Romania, Poland
Fluent: C1 or C2 - English Speaker

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Regulatory Writing Specialist is a professional responsible for the creation of regulatory materials for investigational and marketed products in alignment with regulatory and compliance practices. The individual will work directly with client teams to manage regulatory writing projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statements

• Regulatory writing skills with mastery of 3 or more regulatory document types (eg, clinical study protocols, clinical study reports, briefing documents, IND, NDA, and MAA components).


• Solid understanding of and ability to apply the statistical, regulatory, and medical communication concepts needed to independently write regulatory documents in more than 1 therapeutic area. Manages at least 3 single-document projects simultaneously.


• Working knowledge of: Relevant regulatory guidance (eg, ICH, FDA, EMA) for clinical trial conduct, including document-specific guidance Core cross-functional clinical research roles and procedures, and how they relate to document preparation.Acts as a primary writer and/or project manager for key documents and projects.


• Ensures document accuracy, completeness, and consistency of messaging. Organizes and leads cross-functional document review meetings, clarifies and incorporates feedback, works with cross-functional subject matter experts to resolve unclear comments and differences of opinion between functional areas.


• Performs document-level QC (including abbreviations, references to sources, data in text versus data in tables, figures, or graphs, etc.) and writer peer review (logical flow, sense check etc.).


• Leads project-level management activities, ie, timeline preparation and oversight and meeting scheduling. Participates in guiding less experienced writers on those documents for which they have expertise.


• Proactively contributes to improvements to medical writing processes.


• Understands, complies with, and contributes to the updates of SOPs, templates, best practices, policies, and regulatory writing style guides.


• Develops project-level lexicons and conventions.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Above average attention to detail, teamwork and initiative. Ability to interact with other departments within the company and be proficient in written and verbal communication.

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook, and quickly able to learn new software. Ability to apply regulatory guidelines to content development.

Competency Statements

Ethical - Ability to conform to a set of values and accepted standards.

Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.

Detail-Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.

Organized - Possesses the trait of being well organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.

Tactful - Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.

Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.

Project Management Ability to develop and complete a project in a timely manner.

Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.

Customer-Oriented - Ability to take care of client needs while following company procedures.

Communication, Written - Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing.

Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with others using the spoken word. Ability to present information to clients via in-person, videoconference, or phone presentations.

Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.

Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Regulatory Understanding Ability to apply regulatory and compliance guidelines to pharmaceutical industry.

Time Management - Uses time effectively and productively, prioritizes tasks, delivers results on time, solves problems quickly and decisively.

Work Ethic - Highly motivated, produces consistent high-quality work, has a desire to work hard, takes responsibility, learns from mistakes, follows through with commitments, is professional, is inclusive and welcoming, has respect for others, and goes above and beyond what is required.

Behavior and Attitude - Treats others with respect, projects and promotes a positive attitude, uses appropriate behavior, establishes good working relationships, resolves conflict effectively, and speaks kindly to others.

Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education: Advanced degree in a scientific discipline (eg, life sciences, pharmacy, medicine) or relevant work experience; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Experience: More than 2 years (typically 3-5 years) of experience in scientific/medical/regulatory writing in the pharmaceutical domain.

Computer Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Remote - Europe

Disclaimer

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

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