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Icf Medical Writing Program Manager

6+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Nov. 7, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Remote Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/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 ID: R-01332284
💼 Job Type: Full-time
🏢 Category: Clinical Research
🌐 Work Mode: Fully Remote
🕒 Work Schedule: Standard (Monday–Friday)
🏠 Environment: Office / Remote


About the Role

The ICF Medical Writing Program Manager leads patient-centric medical writing programs with a primary focus on Informed Consent Forms (ICFs). This role involves managing complex client relationships, ensuring timely and high-quality document delivery, and leading cross-functional teams in a global clinical research environment. The position requires both scientific expertise and strategic project management capabilities.


Key Responsibilities

Program & Project Management

  • Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of ICF medical writing programs.

  • Develop and oversee project timelines, budgets, forecasts, and contract modifications.

  • Coordinate across departments to ensure deliverables meet quality, time, and budget requirements.

  • Monitor progress through tracking and management tools; provide status updates and escalate risks when necessary.

  • Ensure all assigned projects comply with quality standards, processes, and regulatory requirements.

Client Relationship & Business Development

  • Act as a primary liaison for client engagement, managing expectations and resolving issues.

  • Support business development efforts by preparing and presenting proposals, budgets, and program plans.

  • Lead client meetings and identify opportunities for expanding partnerships.

Risk & Quality Oversight

  • Evaluate and mitigate risks impacting project quality, budget, or timelines.

  • Review and manage project performance metrics, escalating issues when appropriate.

  • Support audit readiness and ensure consistency across program deliverables.

Leadership & Mentorship

  • Mentor and train junior staff and new project managers in medical writing and program management.

  • Provide guidance on best practices, compliance, and quality assurance in ICF development.


Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in a scientific discipline (e.g., Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biochemistry) with 8+ years of relevant experience, OR

  • Advanced degree (MS/PhD) with 6+ years of relevant experience.

Experience

  • Proven experience in medical writing program management or clinical project management.

  • Prior experience in the pharmaceutical or CRO industry is required.

  • Experience in Regulatory or Plain Language medical writing preferred.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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

  • Strong organizational and prioritization abilities to manage multiple complex projects.

  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills with both internal and external stakeholders.

  • Deep understanding of global regulatory and documentation guidelines for patient-centric deliverables.

  • High level of independence, problem-solving ability, and decision-making.

  • Ability to mentor and lead junior-level team members effectively.