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Principal Med Writer

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific
8+ years
Not Disclosed
Remote
10 Feb. 19, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Principal Medical Writer – Clinical Research (Fully Remote)

Location: Remote, India
Job ID: R-01332281
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Clinical Research / Medical Writing / CRO
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday (Standard Business Hours)
Work Model: Fully Remote
Experience Required: Minimum 8+ Years in Medical Writing

ThePharmaDaily.com is featuring a senior leadership opportunity for a Principal Medical Writer within a leading global Contract Research Organization (CRO) supporting advanced clinical research services. This fully remote role in India is designed for experienced medical writing professionals with strong regulatory expertise, therapeutic area knowledge, and project leadership capabilities.

This position is ideal for candidates seeking strategic responsibility in clinical documentation, regulatory submissions, and cross-functional program oversight within global drug development programs.

Role Overview

The Principal Medical Writer provides strategic direction and high-level scientific writing support across complex clinical and regulatory projects. Acting as a lead writer and subject matter expert, this role ensures the development of high-quality, compliant documents while mentoring junior writers and contributing to program management activities.

The position requires deep expertise in global regulatory documentation, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive process excellence in a fully remote, globally collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Research, draft, and edit clinical study reports (CSRs), study protocols, and clinical data summaries

  • Serve as primary author for complex regulatory and program-level documents including Investigator’s Brochures (IBs), INDs, and MAAs

  • Provide senior-level review and quality oversight of routine and complex medical writing deliverables

  • Mentor, train, and guide junior medical writers and program managers

  • Advise on document development strategy, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices

  • Ensure adherence to global, regional, and national regulatory submission guidelines

  • Lead process improvement initiatives and develop best practices for document development

  • Manage performance metrics and quality standards for assigned projects

  • Serve as backup program manager, supporting timelines, budgets, forecasting, and contract modifications

  • Contribute to business development efforts including proposal writing, bid defense meetings, and client presentations

  • Represent the department at project launch, review, and cross-functional team meetings

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent qualification

  • Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) preferred

  • Minimum 8+ years of experience in medical writing within the pharmaceutical or CRO industry

  • Proven experience managing and directing complex medical writing projects

  • Strong expertise in global regulatory submission guidelines and document standards

  • Demonstrated experience authoring IBs, INDs, MAAs, CSRs, and study protocols

  • Excellent data interpretation, scientific writing, grammar, editing, and proofreading skills

  • Advanced project management and organizational abilities

  • Strong leadership, mentoring, and team development skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation capabilities

  • High level of independence in decision-making and problem-solving

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certification in medical writing or regulatory affairs (AMWA, EMWA, RAC)

  • Therapeutic area specialization (preclinical, regulatory submissions, clinical communications, etc.)

  • Experience supporting bid defense meetings and client-facing regulatory discussions

Work Environment

  • Fully remote role based in India

  • Standard Monday–Friday schedule

  • Collaboration with global cross-functional clinical and regulatory teams

This opportunity is ideal for senior medical writing professionals seeking strategic leadership roles in global clinical research, regulatory documentation, and pharmaceutical development within a high-performing CRO environment.