Medical Writer – Senior Medical Writer

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Medical Writer leading complex clinical and regulatory documentation for Emerald Clinical Trials. Supporting drug development and clinical research across global pharmaceutical and biotech programs.

Responsibilities:

  • Research, write, and edit clinical documents, including clinical study reports, clinical study protocols, clinical plan outlines, regulatory submission document sections, and scientific manuscripts
  • Apply therapeutic expertise, clinical drug development knowledge, and relevant experience to projects involving drugs, biologics, devices, and other products for human use
  • Act as Lead Medical Writer on complex projects such as regulatory submissions, CTD modules, and clinical overviews
  • Liaise directly with customers on medical writing issues
  • Propose costings for less routine projects, out-of-scope activities, and potential budget efficiencies with manager guidance
  • Present on project-specific medical writing proposals at full-service bid defence meetings
  • Interpret non-clinical and clinical data in technical reports
  • Provide senior review and guidance for documents prepared by junior staff
  • Design training materials and contribute to generic training plans
  • Deliver general Medical Writing training to internal and external groups
  • Act as Project Manager for small series of stand-alone Medical Writing projects
  • Monitor current data, trends, medical writing and regulatory knowledge, and drug development advances
  • Propose SOP revisions and process improvements; draft and review Medical Writing SOPs

Requirements:

  • A post graduate degree from an accredited institution in Life Sciences or Health-related Sciences, or equivalent
  • 3+ years of science or medical related writing experience
  • Mastery of medical terminology and multiple therapeutic areas; able to guide others
  • Proficiency in document management systems, authoring tools, and collaboration platforms
  • Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills; able to lead client communications
  • Fluent in English reading, writing, and speaking; able to author highest complexity English regulatory documents
  • 2+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical company or CRO developing drugs for human use, including complex clinical trials and submission projects
  • Extensive experience in clinical study design and protocol development/writing; led pivotal trial (e.g., Phase III) protocols
  • In-depth knowledge of regulatory submission requirements and ICH guidelines
  • Familiarity with multi-regional submission strategies (FDA/NMPA)

Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation: tailored salary and benefits package reflecting skills and experience
  • Hybrid or remote working arrangements, depending on location and role
  • Learning opportunities and access to a global network of scientific leaders
  • Employee wellbeing programs and initiatives supporting work-life balance, health, and team connection
  • Global engagement surveys
  • Recognition programs
  • Team-building events
  • Exposure to diverse international projects and clients