Medical Writer - Pharmaceutical Documentation

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Medical insurance

Professional development

Generous vacation

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Medical Writer in East London to produce high-quality scientific and regulatory documentation for pharmaceutical products. You will collaborate with clinical development, regulatory affairs, and medical affairs teams to ensure documentation meets ICH and GXP guidelines.

The role offers a flexible working environment with remote options and a focus on accuracy, clarity, and adherence to timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a scientific or medical discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of medical writing experience in pharma/biotech.
• Strong ability to write complex scientific and clinical documents clearly.
• Thorough understanding of drug development and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with document management systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and review CSRs, protocols, IBs, and regulatory submissions.
• Ensure documents are scientifically accurate and compliant with guidelines.
• Collaborate with SMEs to interpret data for writing.
• Manage review cycles and incorporate feedback.
• Maintain familiarity with therapeutic areas and literature.
• Adhere to style guides, templates, and internal processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a scientific or medical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and precise Medical Writer to produce high-quality scientific and regulatory documentation for pharmaceutical products in East London . This role is essential for clear, accurate, and compliant communication of clinical trial data, study results, and product information to regulatory agencies, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders. You will work collaboratively with clinical development, regulatory affairs, and medical affairs teams to ensure all documentation meets stringent standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a writer with a strong scientific background to contribute to critical pharmaceutical communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and review various medical and regulatory documents, including clinical study reports (CSRs), protocols, Investigator's Brochures (IBs), and regulatory submission documents.
• Ensure all documentation is scientifically accurate, clear, concise, and compliant with relevant guidelines (e.g., ICH, GXP).
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (clinicians, scientists, statisticians) to gather and interpret data for document preparation.
• Manage document review cycles and incorporate feedback from internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of therapeutic areas and relevant scientific literature.
• Adhere to company style guides, templates, and internal processes for medical writing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a scientific or medical discipline (e.g., Pharmacy, Biology, Medicine, Journalism with a science focus).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Medical Writer , preferably within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Demonstrated ability to write complex scientific and clinical documents clearly and accurately.
• Thorough understanding of drug development processes, clinical trials, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with document management systems.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for performance incentives.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Support for professional development and continuing education in medical writing.
• Flexible working environment, including remote work options.
• A collaborative team culture with opportunities to learn from experts.
• Generous paid vacation and company holidays.