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Document Review Specialist Ii - Medical Writing

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific
2+ years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, India
10 March 16, 2026
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

Document Review Specialist II – Medical Writing

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific (PPD Clinical Research Services)
Location: Bangalore, India | Fully Remote
Job Type: Full-Time | Remote
Work Schedule: Standard (Mon–Fri)
Experience: Typically 2+ Years (Medical Writing / Regulatory Document Review / Clinical Research)
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or Relevant Discipline
Salary Range: Not Specified


Job Overview

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Document Review Specialist II – Medical Writing to support regulatory document quality review within its Medical Writing Functional Service Provider (FSP) team.

The Document Review Specialist will be responsible for reviewing highly technical clinical and regulatory documents to ensure they meet quality standards, regulatory compliance requirements, and client-specific guidelines. The role involves verifying scientific accuracy, ensuring editorial consistency, and validating data presented in tables, listings, and figures against source documents.

This position plays an important role in ensuring that clinical trial documentation is clear, accurate, and compliant with global regulatory standards before submission to regulatory authorities.

The role requires strong attention to detail, high-level English language proficiency, and familiarity with clinical trial documentation, as well as the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality deliverables.


Key Responsibilities

1. Regulatory Document Quality Review

Review complex scientific and regulatory documents prepared internally or externally.

Ensure documents meet required quality standards and client expectations.

Verify consistency, formatting, and structural accuracy of regulatory documentation.

Ensure documents follow required templates and editorial style guidelines.

Review content for scientific clarity and regulatory compliance.


2. Scientific Data Verification

Verify data presented in tables, listings, and figures against source documents.

Check for consistency across sections of regulatory documents.

Ensure scientific information presented in documents is logical and accurate.

Validate statistical data and clinical trial information used in regulatory reports.

Ensure alignment between narrative descriptions and underlying data sources.


3. Editorial Review & Language Editing

Edit documents for grammar, clarity, and consistency.

Improve scientific language, readability, and document flow.

Ensure terminology and language usage align with industry standards.

Revise content to ensure appropriateness for the intended regulatory or scientific audience.

Ensure documents maintain consistent editorial style and formatting.


4. Regulatory Documentation Expertise

Review clinical and regulatory documents including:

Clinical Study Reports (CSR)

Clinical Trial Protocols and Amendments

Investigator Brochures (IB)

Informed Consent Forms (ICF)

Patient Safety Narratives and submission documents.

Ensure documents meet regulatory expectations and comply with guidelines from organizations such as the
International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use.


5. Author Collaboration & Query Resolution

Communicate with document authors to clarify inconsistencies or missing information.

Raise queries related to scientific data, formatting issues, or regulatory guidelines.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve document review comments.

Ensure that author responses align with regulatory and scientific standards.


6. Document Management & Template Compliance

Ensure documents comply with company templates and client-specific formatting requirements.

Use document management systems to track and manage document versions.

Apply formatting changes directly within Microsoft Word for template compliance.

Ensure document version control and formatting consistency.

Maintain familiarity with document management platforms used in regulatory writing workflows.


7. Workflow Flexibility & Deadline Management

Adjust review schedules to accommodate urgent document review requests.

Manage multiple document reviews simultaneously across different projects.

Maintain productivity while working under tight timelines and deadlines.

Ensure timely completion of document reviews while maintaining high quality standards.


Required Skills

Medical Writing & Document Review Expertise

Understanding of clinical trial documentation and regulatory writing.

Experience reviewing scientific and regulatory documents.

Ability to evaluate scientific content and identify inconsistencies.

Knowledge of medical writing processes and document lifecycle.


Scientific & Regulatory Knowledge

Understanding of medical terminology and clinical research concepts.

Knowledge of statistical data presentation in clinical documents.

Familiarity with regulatory guidelines including those from
U.S. Food and Drug Administration and other international regulatory authorities.

Understanding of global regulatory standards including
International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use guidelines.


Editorial & Language Skills

Strong English writing and editing skills.

Ability to review complex scientific language for clarity and accuracy.

High attention to detail when reviewing grammar, formatting, and consistency.

Capability to improve readability and logical flow of scientific documents.


Technical & Document Management Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and document formatting.

Experience using document management systems in clinical research environments.

Understanding of regulatory document templates and formatting standards.

Ability to work with large technical documents containing complex data.


Communication & Team Collaboration

Ability to communicate effectively with authors and project teams.

Strong interpersonal skills for working in cross-functional teams.

Capability to collaborate with stakeholders across different geographic locations.

Ability to work independently while maintaining team coordination.


Preferred Qualifications

Experience reviewing clinical regulatory documents such as CSR, Protocol, IB, and ICF.

Experience working within pharmaceutical or CRO environments.

Familiarity with document management systems used in clinical research.

Experience supporting client-dedicated programs within an FSP model.

Experience formatting regulatory documents directly within Microsoft Word.


Key Competencies

Regulatory document review and editorial quality control

Clinical trial documentation and scientific data verification

Medical writing standards and regulatory compliance

Editorial editing and scientific language refinement

Document management and template compliance

Cross-functional collaboration within clinical research teams


About the Company

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in scientific services and technologies, helping researchers and healthcare organizations accelerate scientific discovery and drug development.

Through its clinical research division, PPD Clinical Research Services provides comprehensive clinical trial support including clinical operations, data management, regulatory affairs, and medical writing.

Operating in over 100 countries with more than 100,000 employees worldwide, the company partners with pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations to accelerate the development of innovative therapies and improve patient outcomes globally.