Medical Writer: Clinical Documents & Regulatory Submissions

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Medical Writer to join its expanding team in Soweto, contributing to essential clinical documentation for pharmaceutical products. You will author, edit, and review regulatory and scientific documents to ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance with global standards.

The role suits a detail-oriented writer with a strong scientific background who can translate complex data into accessible narratives for diverse audiences, supporting drug development and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or medical field.
• Minimum 4 years of medical writing experience in pharma/biotech/medical device.
• Ability to write and edit complex regulatory documents clearly and concisely.
• Thorough knowledge of ICH guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Office and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Author, edit, and finalize CSR, protocols, IBs, and regulatory submissions.
• Ensure documents comply with regulatory guidelines and company style guides.
• Collaborate with clinicians, statisticians, and regulatory affairs to gather data.
• Review documents drafted by others or external vendors.
• Maintain understanding of therapeutic area and data for assigned projects.
• Manage document timelines and deliverables to meet project schedules.

Skills

Regulatory writing

Scientific writing

Editing

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences/Pharmacy/Nursing

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Document management systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Medical Writer to join its expanding team in Soweto, contributing to essential clinical documentation for pharmaceutical products. You will author, edit, and review regulatory and scientific documents to ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance with global standards.

The role suits a detail-oriented writer with a strong scientific background who can translate complex data into accessible narratives for diverse audiences, supporting drug development and