Principal Medical Writer
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IQVIABiopharmaceutical, Clinical Research
United StatesFull-TimeSenior
Salary84,400 - 211,100 USD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Required Skills
- Project Management
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, clinical, regulatory, or related field required; advanced degree preferred
- Minimum of 7+ years of experience in medical writing within the biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry
- Strong knowledge of global regulatory requirements and guidelines (e.g., ICH, FDA, EMA) across all phases of clinical development
- Broad understanding of clinical research processes, including study design, data analysis, and regulatory submission requirements
- Demonstrated ability to lead writing activities for complex documents and provide strategic input to cross-functional teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly and accurately present complex scientific and clinical information
- Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment while also operating independently when needed
- High attention to detail with a commitment to quality, consistency, and scientific accuracy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and document formatting best practices
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of high-quality clinical and regulatory documents (e.g., Investigator’s Brochures, Clinical Study Reports, clinical summaries, and marketing authorization submissions) in compliance with global regulatory guidelines (ICH, FDA, EMA) and internal standards
- Serve as the lead writer for key summary documents, overseeing medical writing activities across multiple compounds or programs
- Provide strategic guidance to cross-functional teams on document content, messaging, and regulatory positioning to ensure alignment with program goals
- Manage medical writing projects, including planning, timelines, resource coordination, and delivery to ensure milestones and submission deadlines are met
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (Clinical, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, Safety, etc.) to gather, interpret, and accurately present clinical data
- Mentor and support other medical writers, ensuring high-quality, scientifically sound, and consistent deliverables across projects
- Review and edit project-related documents to ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency, and compliance with templates and style guides
- Attend project and team meetings to provide expert input on document development, study data interpretation, and process improvements
- Contribute to and lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and consistency in document preparation
- Develop, maintain, and refine standard operating procedures (SOPs), templates, and best practices for medical writing
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