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Icf Medical Writing Program Manager

6-8 years
Not Disclosed
10 Nov. 26, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences 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

ICF Medical Writing Program Manager

Location: Remote, India
Job Type: Full-Time
Category: Clinical Research / Medical Writing
Job ID: R-01331608
Work Model: Fully Remote


About the Role

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking an ICF Medical Writing Program Manager to lead patient-centric medical writing programs, with a primary focus on Informed Consent Forms (ICFs). This role requires strong client engagement, program management expertise, and the ability to deliver high-quality documents on time and within budget.

The Program Manager will oversee complex medical writing projects, provide guidance to junior staff, and serve as a subject-matter expert in ICF development. This position is ideal for experienced professionals seeking to combine medical writing expertise with project leadership in a global, remote environment.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage ICF medical writing programs, ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables for internal and external clients.

  • Develop, monitor, and adjust project plans, timelines, budgets, and forecasts for assigned programs.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on project objectives, deliverables, and resource allocation.

  • Act as primary liaison with clients, addressing inquiries, managing expectations, and resolving program-related issues.

  • Monitor and evaluate project risks; escalate issues appropriately to ensure quality, compliance, and timeline adherence.

  • Maintain compliance with regulatory, global, regional, and client-specific guidelines for medical writing and documentation.

  • Support business development initiatives by contributing to proposals, presentations, budgets, and contract negotiations.

  • Provide mentorship and training for junior medical writing staff, sharing best practices and guidance on ICF processes.

  • Track and report performance metrics for assigned programs, ensuring continuous improvement in project delivery.


Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Education: BS/BA in a scientific discipline (advanced degree preferred).

  • Experience:

    • Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience in medical writing or clinical project management, or 6+ years with an advanced degree.

    • Proven experience managing medical writing or clinical documentation projects in the pharmaceutical or CRO industry.

    • Strong knowledge of ICF development, regulatory requirements, and patient-centric communication.

  • Preferred: Experience in regulatory medical writing, plain language writing, or clinical documentation.


Skills & Competencies

  • Advanced project management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.

  • Excellent planning, organizational, and prioritization skills to manage multiple complex projects.

  • Strong interpersonal, decision-making, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.

  • Expert oral and written communication with internal teams and external clients.

  • In-depth knowledge of global, regional, and national regulatory guidelines relevant to medical writing and patient documents.

  • Ability to mentor and lead junior staff effectively.

  • High degree of independence, judgment, and adaptability in dynamic project environments.


Work Schedule & Environment

  • Standard second shift (afternoons) with flexible remote working options.

  • Collaborative, global team environment with opportunities to influence patient-centric documentation practices.


Why Join Thermo Fisher Scientific

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Join a global team of experts delivering critical medical writing programs that impact patients worldwide. We value innovation, integrity, collaboration, and diversity, providing opportunities for career growth and professional development.

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