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Principal Medical Writer (Regulatory Mw)

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific
8+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Nov. 13, 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

🧾 Job Title: Principal Medical Writer (Regulatory MW)

Location: Remote – North Carolina, USA
Job ID: R-01332392
Job Type: Full-time
Category: Clinical Research
Remote Status: Fully Remote
Work Schedule: Standard (Mon–Fri)
Environment: Office


🌍 About the Role

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific, where meaningful work impacts global health. As part of our PPD® clinical research portfolio, you’ll help develop, document, and deliver life-changing therapies. The Principal Medical Writer leads regulatory medical writing initiatives—ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance in all documentation for global clinical research programs.


🧠 Key Responsibilities

Primary Functions

  • Serve as lead author for regulatory and clinical documents such as:

    • Clinical Study Reports (CSRs)

    • Study Protocols

    • Investigator Brochures (IBs)

    • Marketing Applications (MAAs)

    • Investigational New Drug (IND) submissions

  • Coordinate all aspects of medical writing from planning to delivery of final drafts.

  • Summarize and interpret clinical study data clearly and accurately.

  • Ensure documents meet regulatory, scientific, and company quality standards.

Advisory & Mentorship

  • Provide training and guidance to junior medical writers and project managers.

  • Advise teams on document strategy, regulatory requirements, and best practices.

  • Support the implementation of new technologies to enhance writing efficiency.

Project & Program Management

  • Assist in program-level management activities including:

    • Timeline development

    • Budget and forecast creation

    • Contract modification and scope control

  • Identify and resolve out-of-scope issues.


🧩 Education and Experience

Requirement

Details

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline required; advanced degree preferred

Experience

Minimum 8+ years of relevant medical writing experience

Industry Background

Pharmaceutical or CRO industry preferred

Certifications

AMWA, EMWA, or RAC qualifications advantageous


💡 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Strong understanding of global and regional regulatory guidelines.

  • Excellent scientific interpretation, grammar, and editorial accuracy.

  • Expertise in preclinical, therapeutic, or regulatory documentation.

  • Advanced project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

  • Strong negotiation and interpersonal communication abilities.

  • Skilled in document management systems and MS Office tools (Excel, Outlook, etc.).

  • Comfortable using technology to support writing efficiency.

  • Ability to multi-task, perform under stress, and adapt to changing conditions.


🏆 Behavioral Competencies

  • Acts with integrity and intensity.

  • Demonstrates leadership, collaboration, and ownership.

  • Excels in cross-functional teamwork and communication.


💰 Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary and annual incentive bonus.

  • Comprehensive healthcare and wellness programs.

  • Flexible work culture promoting work-life balance.

  • Opportunities for career growth and development.

  • Inclusive and innovative work environment built on:

    • Integrity

    • Intensity

    • Innovation

    • Involvement


🌐 Why Join Thermo Fisher Scientific

Be part of a global team of 100,000+ professionals united by a mission to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Collaborate with experts across research, clinical, and digital innovation to accelerate discovery and deliver impact.

#StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific — where science meets purpose and people thrive through collaboration.