Medical Writer - Pharmaceutical Documentation

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus potential

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development and training

Collaborative work culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Medical Writer in Bloemfontein to produce clear, accurate regulatory and scientific documentation for pharmaceutical products. You will craft CSRs, manuscripts, and patient information leaflets while ensuring compliance with ICH, FDA, EMA guidelines.

Collaborating with scientists and regulatory professionals, you will translate complex data into accessible language for diverse audiences, contributing to the Free State pharmaceutical landscape.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in a life science, medical, or health-related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a medical writer in pharma/biotech.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial processes and pharmaceutical development.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and review medical and scientific documents for accuracy and consistency.
• Develop CSRs, protocols, investigator brochures, and other study documents.
• Prepare submission-ready documents for regulatory agencies worldwide.
• Contribute to manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
• Ensure documentation adheres to ICH, FDA, EMA guidelines and SOPs.
• Collaborate with scientists, clinicians, and regulatory professionals to gather information.

Skills

Medical writing

Editing

Regulatory knowledge

Scientific writing

Education

Master's or PhD in life sciences

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Medical Writer to craft clear, accurate, and compliant documentation for their pharmaceutical products. Based in Bloemfontein , you will be responsible for creating a wide range of documents, including clinical study reports, regulatory submission documents, manuscripts, and patient information leaflets. This role requires a deep understanding of scientific principles, regulatory requirements, and the ability to translate complex technical information into easily understandable language for various audiences, contributing to effective communication within the Free State pharmaceutical landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and review various types of medical and scientific documents, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
• Develop clinical study reports (CSRs), protocols, investigator brochures, and other essential study documents.
• Prepare submission-ready documents for regulatory agencies worldwide.
• Contribute to the development of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Ensure all documentation adheres to relevant guidelines (e.g., ICH, FDA, EMA) and company SOPs.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, including scientists, clinicians, and regulatory professionals, to gather information and ensure scientific integrity.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in a relevant life science, medical, or health-related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a medical writer in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial processes and pharmaceutical development.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines and documentation standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet strict deadlines in the Bloemfontein environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential annual bonus.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in advanced medical writing techniques.
• A collaborative and supportive work culture focused on scientific excellence.
• The opportunity to work on diverse and impactful pharmaceutical projects in Free State .