Senior Medical Writer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Continuing education

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Medical Writer to join its Bloemfontein-based communications team. You will craft clear, compliant medical and scientific documents for healthcare professionals, regulators, and patients, translating complex data into accessible narratives.

You will collaborate with clinical development, regulatory, and marketing teams, authoring CSRs, Investigator's Brochures, and regulatory submissions while ensuring adherence to ICH guidelines and company standards.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in life sciences or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Medical Writer in pharma/biotech.
• Expertise in writing clinical and regulatory documents.

Responsibilities

• Author, edit, and review medical documents including CSRs and regulatory submissions.
• Develop patient education materials and scientific communications.
• Ensure materials meet regulatory guidelines (ICH) and journal standards.
• Collaborate with clinical development, regulatory, and marketing teams for accuracy.
• Manage multiple writing projects with strict deadlines.
• Contribute to refining medical writing processes and templates.

Skills

Medical writing

Editing

Regulatory writing

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in life sciences

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly proficient Senior Medical Writer to join their communications team in Bloemfontein . In this role, you will be responsible for crafting clear, accurate, and compliant medical and scientific documents for various audiences, including healthcare professionals, regulatory agencies, and patients. Your expertise in translating complex scientific data into accessible narratives will be crucial for supporting drug development, regulatory submissions, and post-market activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled writer to contribute to critical communication projects within a dynamic pharmaceutical setting, enhancing medical understanding and patient engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Author, edit, and review a variety of medical documents, including clinical study reports, Investigator's Brochures, and regulatory submission documents.
• Develop clear and concise patient education materials and scientific communication pieces.
• Ensure all written materials adhere to regulatory guidelines (e.g., ICH), company standards, and journal requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including clinical development, regulatory affairs, and marketing, to gather information and ensure accuracy.
• Manage multiple writing projects simultaneously, adhering to strict deadlines.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of medical writing processes and templates.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in a life science, medical, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Medical Writer in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in writing clinical and regulatory documents.
• Thorough understanding of drug development processes and regulatory submission requirements.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to interpret complex scientific and clinical data effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Pension plan and other retirement savings options.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements supporting work-life balance in Bloemfontein .