Medical Writer - Pharmaceutical

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary incentives

Health insurance

Remote work

Paid time off

Professional growth

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Medical Writer to join its communications team in a remote role in the United States. You will develop high-quality scientific and medical documents for healthcare professionals, regulators, and patients, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has a strong scientific background, excellent writing and editing skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic, remote environment.

Qualifications

• BS in life science, pharmacy, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of medical writing experience in pharma/biotech.
• Ability to write clearly and accurately with scientific rigor.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with document management systems and collaborative writing tools.

Responsibilities

• Author, edit, and review medical documents including CSRs, protocols, IBs, and manuscripts.
• Prepare regulatory submission documents (NDAs, INDs) and regulatory responses.
• Ensure documents are accurate, clear, compliant with guidelines and standards.
• Collaborate with clinicians, statisticians, and regulatory affairs to ensure accuracy.
• Manage document development timelines to meet milestones and deadlines.
• Stay updated on industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and therapeutic developments.

Skills

Scientific writing

Editing

Communication skills

Project management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in life science or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Document management systems

Collaborative writing tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Medical Writer to join their communications team and work remotely. This position is responsible for developing high-quality scientific and medical documents that effectively communicate complex information to diverse audiences, including healthcare professionals, regulatory agencies, and patients. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the clarity, accuracy, and regulatory compliance of a wide range of documents, from clinical study reports to regulatory submissions and publications. The ideal candidate will possess excellent writing, editing, and communication skills, a strong scientific background, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic, remote work environment, contributing to the company's transparent and effective communication strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Author, edit, and review a variety of medical and scientific documents, including clinical study reports (CSRs), protocols, Investigator's Brochures (IBs), and manuscripts.
• Prepare regulatory submission documents such as New Drug Applications (NDAs), Investigational New Drug applications (INDs), and responses to regulatory agencies.
• Ensure all documents are scientifically accurate, medically appropriate, clear, concise, and compliant with relevant guidelines and company standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including clinicians, statisticians, and regulatory affairs personnel, to gather information and ensure document accuracy.
• Manage document development timelines to meet project milestones and regulatory deadlines.
• Stay updated on industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and therapeutic area developments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a life science, pharmacy, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Medical Writer in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Proven ability to write clear, concise, and scientifically accurate medical documents.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial processes, pharmaceutical development, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in document management systems and collaborative writing tools.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible remote work setup.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
• A collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment focused on clear scientific communication.