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Principal Medical Writer

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific
8+ years
Not Disclosed
10 June 2, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Remote Education: B.Sc./M.Sc/B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life Science 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

 

Job Title: Principal Medical Writer

Experience Required: 8+ years
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Remote, India
Department: Clinical Research Services
Function: Medical Writing


Job Description:

Functional Role:

Lead the creation and management of complex clinical and regulatory documentation in support of global clinical trials.

Department:

FSP – Functional Service Provider, Clinical Research

Reporting To:

Medical Writing Leadership (Client Dedicated)

Work Location:

Fully Remote (India)


Primary Responsibilities:

  • Lead the drafting, development, and editing of high-complexity clinical and regulatory documents (e.g., protocols, CSRs).

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with teams including regulatory affairs, biostatistics, and medical experts.

  • Ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines (e.g., ICH, EMA, FDA) and company/industry best practices.

  • Provide strategic input on content planning, document structure, and presentation.

  • Mentor junior medical writers, reviewing work for scientific accuracy, clarity, and compliance.

  • Manage multiple writing projects concurrently while maintaining timelines and quality.

  • Stay up to date with emerging trends in regulatory writing, content automation, and structured content authoring systems.


Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline is required. Advanced degree (MSc, PhD, PharmD) preferred.

  • Minimum 8 years of regulatory medical writing experience within a CRO or pharmaceutical environment.

  • Experience in Phase 3 protocols and clinical study reports (CSRs) required.

  • Familiarity with EU CTR and structured content management systems (SCMS), natural language generation, and AI-driven content creation is preferred.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Expert knowledge of global regulatory writing requirements and clinical trial lifecycle.

  • Strong leadership and project management capabilities.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact across global teams.

  • High attention to detail, independence in decision-making, and strong problem-solving abilities.

  • Competent in mentoring and guiding junior team members.

  • Self-driven, adaptive, and quality-focused.


What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and extensive employee benefits.

  • Flexible working culture with a focus on work-life balance.

  • Access to global learning programs and professional growth opportunities.

  • Collaborative and innovative team environment.

  • Opportunity to contribute to global health advancements through meaningful work.