Remote Pharmaceutical Medical Writer

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Pharmaceutical Medical Writer to join their dynamic team. The role focuses on preparing high-quality regulatory documents and scientific manuscripts from home, supporting submissions, studies, and publications.

The ideal candidate holds an advanced life-science degree with 5+ years of medical writing experience in pharma or biotech, and can work autonomously under tight deadlines in a fully remote setting.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in life science or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of medical writing experience in pharma/biotech.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory submission requirements.

Responsibilities

• Author, edit, and review medical documents for regulatory submissions and publications.
• Ensure scientific accuracy and regulatory compliance (ICH, FDA, EMA).
• Collaborate with medical experts to gather information and ensure content accuracy.
• Manage multiple writing projects with strict deadlines and timelines.
• Develop standardized templates and processes for consistency and efficiency.

Skills

Medical writing

Regulatory writing

ICH/FDA/EMA guidelines

Remote work

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in life sciences/medical

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a highly skilled Remote Pharmaceutical Medical Writer to join their dynamic team. This position is essential for communicating complex scientific and medical information accurately and effectively to various audiences. Working entirely from home, you will play a crucial role in preparing high-quality documents for regulatory submissions, clinical studies, and scientific publications. This role is ideal for an experienced writer with a strong understanding of pharmaceutical research and development, who can work autonomously and produce exceptional written content.

Key Responsibilities

• Author, edit, and review a variety of medical documents, including clinical study reports, investigator brochures, regulatory submission documents, and manuscripts for publication.
• Ensure all written materials are scientifically accurate, grammatically correct, and compliant with relevant regulatory guidelines (e.g., ICH, FDA, EMA).
• Collaborate closely with medical experts, scientists, and regulatory professionals to gather information and ensure content accuracy.
• Manage multiple writing projects simultaneously, adhering to strict deadlines and project timelines.
• Contribute to the development of standardized templates and processes for medical writing to ensure consistency and efficiency.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in a life science, medical, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in medical writing within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• In-depth knowledge of clinical trial processes, drug development, and regulatory submission requirements.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet demanding deadlines in a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Retirement plan options.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education in medical communications.