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Principal Medical Writer / Senior Medical Writer

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific
8+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Jan. 20, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time 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

Principal / Senior Medical Writer – Clinical Trials

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific – PPD Clinical Research Services
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (Remote within APAC Possible)
Job Type: Full-Time
Category: Clinical Research / Medical Writing
Experience Required: 8+ Years in Regulatory Medical Writing


Job Overview

Thermo Fisher Scientific’s PPD Clinical Research Services is expanding its Medical Writing FSP team in APAC. We are seeking a Principal or Senior Medical Writer to provide high-quality regulatory and scientific writing support for clinical trials across therapeutic areas, including Immunology, Oncology, and Vaccines.

This role involves authoring, reviewing, and managing complex regulatory documents, mentoring junior writers, and providing strategic input on document development, regulatory compliance, and best practices. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, global clinical research environment, delivering accuracy, clarity, and compliance across all documentation.


Key Responsibilities

Medical Writing & Regulatory Documentation

  • Author and review clinical study reports (CSRs), protocols, investigator brochures (IBs), informed consent documents (ICDs), case report forms (CRFs), and patient diaries

  • Contribute to regulatory submission documents including INDs, MAAs, and associated global submissions

  • Provide senior-level review of routine and complex documents ensuring adherence to global, regional, and client-specific standards

Project & Team Leadership

  • Lead complex medical writing projects and ensure timely delivery to internal and external stakeholders

  • Mentor and guide junior writers on document preparation, regulatory requirements, therapeutic area knowledge, and software tools

  • Act as subject matter expert for document development strategy, regulatory compliance, and process optimization

Collaboration & Communication

  • Work closely with internal teams including Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Medical Affairs, and Regulatory Affairs

  • Liaise with external stakeholders, including investigators, key opinion leaders (KOLs), and medical associations

  • Support project management activities such as timelines, budgets, forecasts, and client proposal reviews

Quality & Process Improvement

  • Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, regional regulatory requirements, and internal SOPs

  • Develop and implement best practices, training, and quality metrics for medical writing projects

  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to optimize document quality and operational efficiency


Required Qualifications

Educational Background

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or related field; Advanced degree preferred

Experience

  • 8+ years of regulatory medical writing experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO environments

  • Proven experience in authoring and reviewing CSR, Protocol, ICF, IB, and other regulatory documents

  • Experience managing complex medical writing projects and teams

  • Familiarity with regulatory submissions and guidelines advantageous

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of global and regional regulatory requirements for clinical documents

  • Expertise in data interpretation, scientific writing, editorial standards, and proofreading

  • Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills

  • Ability to mentor, lead, and influence junior team members

  • Familiarity with AMWA, EMWA, RAC, ICH-GCP, and therapeutic area standards is a plus