Medical Writer

LabConnect; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Annual bonus eligibility

Health benefits

PTO + 11 holidays + volunteer day

Disability & life insurance

Diversity & culture

Job summary

LabConnect is seeking a Medical Writer to author clinical trial and regulatory documents with independent ownership and collaboration in a cross‑functional team. This role requires strategic thinking, exceptional writing, and strong attention to detail to meet deadlines.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree or higher with 5+ years of medical writing in biotech/pharma, or a Bachelor’s with 8+ years’ experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in life sciences with 5+ years medical writing experience
• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years medical writing experience in biotech/pharma

Responsibilities

• Perform document authoring steps per type and template
• Author clinical trial and regulatory documents
• Coordinate quality control of clinical trial and regulatory documents
• Engage with cross-functional team as needed
• Develop accurate, clear and compliant documents per requirements

Skills

Scientific writing

Editing

Communication

Project management

Leadership

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Industry experience

Education

Master’s degree or higher in life sciences with 5+ years medical writing experience

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years medical writing experience in biotech/pharma

Job description

Overview

LabConnect improves lives by partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and clinical research organizations (CROs) to accelerate the development of new medicines around the world.

We are an independent, global, one-stop-shop focused on delivering Central Laboratory Services that are tailor-made, timely, and flexible to meet the evolving study demands of traditional to increasingly complex trials. Additionally, we provide Functional Service Provider (FSP) Solutions, supporting our clients with scientific and technical expertise, acting as an extension of their team, coordinating all laboratory related needs, advising on strategies for lab data collection and providing end-to-end analytical and logistical solutions.

The Medical Writer is responsible for authoring clinical trial and regulatory documents, through independent assignment and oversight as well as engagement within a cross-functional team dynamic. This role requires strategic thinking with exceptional scientific and technical writing skills, excellent communication skills and attention to detail, and the ability to manage and prioritize project load independently.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform all document authoring steps as outlined by document type and template
• Author clinical trial and regulatory documents
• Coordinate quality control of clinical trial and regulatory documents
• Engage with cross-functional team, as needed
• Develop accurate, clear and compliant documents as per the project and regulatory requirements

Education And Experience

• Master’s Degree or above and at least 5 years’ experience in medical writing in the Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry OR Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years’ experience in medical writing in the Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry
• Experience understanding and interpreting data/information and its practical application

Skills And Ability

• Excellent written/oral communication skills and attention to detail
• Advanced knowledge of scientific/technical writing and editing
• Strong time and project management skills
• Strong leadership experience in a team environment
• Ability to independently prioritize and execute projects in alignment with critical deadlines
• Industry experience required

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged use of computer and headphones for conference calls
• Communicate effectively via phone, video, and email
• Use hands and fingers to operate a computer and other office equipment

Travel Requirements

Minimal

Some of the Perks our LabConnectors Love

• Financial Security (Base Pay, 401k Match and Possible Annual Bonus Eligibility)
• Health Benefits beginning on date of hire
• PTO plan, plus 11 Paid Company Holidays, and 1 Day to Volunteer in your community
• Short and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D
• We celebrate our differences, which enriches our culture!

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and value the diversity of our workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. To learn more about equal employment opportunity, please view the posters here: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters