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Principal Medical Writer

7+ years
Not Disclosed
10 April 18, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time 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

Principal Medical Writer

Location: United States
Job Category: Medical Writing
Time Type: Full-time
Posted on: 8 Days Ago

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About ProPharma:

ProPharma is dedicated to advancing patient health and wellness, offering consulting solutions for biotech, med device, and pharmaceutical organizations. Our mission is to help our partners accelerate high-profile drug and device programs while ensuring compliance with industry standards, leveraging over 20 years of expertise in regulatory sciences, clinical research, and medical writing.

Position Overview:

The Principal Medical Writer will take a lead role in managing clinical program documents, including protocols, study reports, regulatory submissions, and more. This role demands advanced writing skills, cross-functional coordination, and the ability to mentor junior writers while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead communication on project-related matters with medical writing leadership and internal teams.

  • Manage the creation of complex clinical and regulatory documents (e.g., protocols, study reports, PBRER, IND, NDA, BLA, MAA, eCTD submission documents).

  • Coordinate resources and manage medical writing and QC deliverables across internal and external teams.

  • Independently write, edit, and finalize high-quality documents for clinical, safety, regulatory, and device/diagnostic-related projects.

  • Supervise, train, and mentor less experienced medical writers.

  • Ensure all documents comply with regulatory standards, including ICH E3, EU MDR/IVDR, and client-specific templates.

  • Manage timelines, budgets, and client expectations, and communicate effectively with clients during meetings.

  • Collaborate with subject matter experts in clinical operations, data management, and biostatistics to deliver accurate and complete documents.

  • Conduct QC reviews of documents and maintain detailed audit trails of changes.

  • Lead and perform peer reviews of documents written by other medical writers.

  • Assist with administrative tasks related to projects, including timelines and deliverable trackers.

  • Stay up-to-date with industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and medical writing guidelines.

  • Support multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring efficient time management.

Qualifications:

  • Educational Requirements:

    • Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in a medical or scientific discipline.

  • Experience Requirements:

    • Minimum of 7 years of experience writing clinical and/or regulatory documents in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO industry.

  • Necessary Skills and Abilities:

    • In-depth knowledge of clinical research principles and regulatory requirements.

    • Proficiency in MS Word, including tables, graphs, and figures.

    • Strong project management and communication skills.

    • Experience with FDA and other regulatory bodies’ submission processes.

    • Ability to think proactively, manage multiple projects, and work independently.

Workplace Commitment:

ProPharma values diversity, equity, and inclusion, offering a supportive environment where each employee can thrive. We encourage innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurial thinking, providing a safe space where everyone is empowered to succeed.

Additional Information:

  • ProPharma does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or third-party agencies.

  • No phone calls or emails regarding this posting, please.