Remote Medical Writer

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Medical Writer to join a fully remote medical affairs team. You will craft scientific and regulatory documents across product lifecycles, collaborating with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and compliance from your home office near Benoni, Gauteng.

The role requires 5+ years in medical writing within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sector, with a strong ability to translate complex data into clear, compliant documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years as Medical Writer in pharma/biotech.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, compliant documents.

Responsibilities

• Author, edit, and review medical and regulatory documents.
• Ensure content is accurate and adheres to regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with physicians, scientists, regulatory affairs, and SMEs.
• Manage document development timelines and delivery.
• Contribute to templates and style guides.
• Stay updated on therapeutic areas and literature.

Skills

Medical writing

Editing & proofreading

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Medical Writer to join their fully remote medical affairs team. This role is essential for crafting clear, accurate, and scientifically sound documents that support our pharmaceutical products throughout their lifecycle. You will work on a variety of medical and regulatory documents, collaborating with subject matter experts across the organization. As a remote position, this opportunity offers significant flexibility and autonomy, allowing you to contribute to critical communication strategies from your home office, with ideal connectivity for remote work throughout Benoni and surrounding areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Author, edit, and review a range of medical and regulatory documents, including clinical study reports, protocols, investigator brochures, and regulatory submission documents.
• Ensure all written content is scientifically accurate, clear, concise, and adheres to relevant regulatory guidelines and company standards.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, scientists, regulatory affairs professionals, and other subject matter experts.
• Manage document development timelines, ensuring timely completion and delivery of high-quality documentation.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of document templates and style guides.
• Stay updated on therapeutic areas and relevant scientific literature.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a life science, healthcare field, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Medical Writer in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Proven ability to translate complex scientific and clinical data into clear, accurate, and compliant documents.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in working with various software applications and collaborating remotely.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Opportunities for professional development and access to online medical writing resources, supporting a career in medical communications from Gauteng .