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Principal Medical Writer, Oncology

Propharma
7+ years
$120,000 – $145,000
United States
1 June 12, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: Ph.D/M.S Skills: Communication Skills, CPC Certified, Data Analysis, Document Management, Life Science, Regulatory Compliance, Waterfall Model, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing

Job Title: Principal Medical Writer, Oncology
Company: ProPharma
Location: United States
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 7+ Years
Qualification: Bachelor’s / Master’s in Medical or Scientific Discipline


Job Overview

Principal Medical Writer specializing in Oncology responsible for leading end-to-end clinical and regulatory medical writing deliverables across global drug development programs. The role includes authorship of complex regulatory documents, cross-functional coordination, client communication, and mentorship of junior writers.


Key Responsibilities

Medical Writing & Regulatory Documentation

  • Independently author clinical and regulatory documents including:

    • Protocols & amendments

    • Clinical Study Reports (CSR)

    • Investigator’s Brochures (IB)

    • Informed Consent Forms (ICF)

    • Patient narratives

    • DSUR, PBRER, IND, NDA, BLA, MAA documents

    • eCTD submission-ready documentation

  • Ensure scientific accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance


Cross-Functional Coordination

  • Collaborate with clinical operations, biostatistics, data management, and regulatory affairs teams

  • Coordinate with SMEs to ensure completeness and accuracy of documents

  • Manage cross-functional document review cycles and timelines


Quality Control & Compliance

  • Perform QC reviews of statistical outputs, tables, figures, and listings

  • Ensure compliance with ICH guidelines (E3, E6), FDA, EMA, and client SOPs

  • Maintain audit trails and version control for all documents


Project & Client Management

  • Manage multiple writing projects simultaneously

  • Communicate directly with clients and manage expectations

  • Lead project meetings (kickoff, review, status updates)

  • Track timelines, deliverables, and budgets


Leadership & Mentoring

  • Train and mentor junior medical writers

  • Perform peer reviews of documents

  • Lead process improvement initiatives and internal knowledge-sharing programs


Strategic & Operational Support

  • Review SAPs and statistical outputs for consistency

  • Identify risks, gaps, and inefficiencies in documentation processes

  • Recommend process improvements to leadership


Required Skills

  • Clinical & Regulatory Medical Writing (Expert Level)

  • Oncology Drug Development Knowledge

  • Regulatory Submissions (IND, NDA, BLA, MAA)

  • ICH Guidelines (E3, E6)

  • FDA / EMA Regulatory Standards

  • Scientific Writing & Data Interpretation

  • CSR & Clinical Protocol Writing

  • Strong Project Management Skills

  • Cross-functional Collaboration

  • AMA Style Writing

  • Quality Control & Document Review

  • Stakeholder & Client Management