Remote Oncology Medical Writer – CSR & Manuscripts

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Remote work flexibility

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a remote Medical Writer for its oncology-focused medical affairs team in South Africa. You will craft CSRs, IBs, protocols, regulatory submissions, and manuscripts, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and scientific clarity while collaborating with R&D and regulatory colleagues.

The role requires at least five years in pharma/biotech medical writing, an advanced life-sciences degree, strong writing/editing skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines remotely.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in life sciences or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in medical writing within pharma/biotech, with oncology focus.
• Experience drafting CSRs, regulatory submissions, and manuscripts.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills; strong data synthesis.

Responsibilities

• Author and edit CSRs, IBs, protocols, and regulatory documents.
• Develop manuscripts for publications and abstracts for conferences.
• Prepare regulatory documents per FDA/EMA guidelines and global standards.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to style guides.
• Collaborate with R&D, clinical operations, and regulatory affairs.

Skills

Medical Writing

Oncology knowledge

Project management

ICH-GCP familiarity

MS Office

Communication

Education

Master's degree or PhD in life sciences

Tools

Document management systems

Job description

Placements24 seeks a remote Medical Writer for its oncology-focused medical affairs team in South Africa. You will craft CSRs, IBs, protocols, regulatory submissions, and manuscripts, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and scientific clarity while collaborating with R&D and regulatory colleagues.

The role requires at least five years in pharma/biotech medical writing, an advanced life-sciences degree, strong writing/editing skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines remotely.