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Program Manager Medical Writing

8+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Nov. 6, 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

Position: Program Manager – Medical Writing
Location: Remote, India
Job Type: Full-time
Job ID: R-01331601
Category: Clinical Research


Company Overview

PPD® Clinical Research is a leading global contract research organization (CRO) delivering scientific and clinical expertise to accelerate drug development. The team drives the development of therapies addressing complex health challenges worldwide.


Position Purpose

Lead client programs with high visibility, manage client relationships, and ensure timely delivery and quality of medical writing programs. Serve as subject matter expert, develop project plans, monitor budgets and timelines, and mentor junior writers.


Key Responsibilities

1. Program & Project Management

  • Develop, monitor, and adapt project plans, timelines, budgets, forecasts, and contract modifications.

  • Serve as liaison between departments for contract management and modifications.

  • Evaluate and escalate risks related to project quality, timelines, or budgets.

  • Develop, review, and manage performance metrics for assigned programs.

2. Client Engagement & Business Development

  • Act as primary point of contact for clients at program level.

  • Assist senior management and business development in securing new business.

  • Develop and deliver client presentations, proposals, and budgets.

  • Support contract negotiations.

3. Medical Writing & Review

  • Serve as backup medical writer as needed: research, write, and edit clinical study reports, protocols, and complex documents (IBs, INDs, MAAs).

  • Provide senior review of project documents to ensure compliance and quality.

  • Ensure adherence to global, regional, and client-specific medical writing standards.

4. Mentorship & Training

  • Provide training to medical writers on processes, project management, and technical aspects.

  • Mentor junior staff and lead by example in best practices for medical writing projects.


Qualifications

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent; advanced degree preferred.

  • Minimum 8+ years of experience in managing complex medical writing projects.

  • Experience in pharmaceutical/CRO industry preferred.

  • Additional medical writing qualifications (AMWA, EMWA, RAC) advantageous.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong program management skills (budgeting, forecasting, resource management).

  • In-depth knowledge of global, regional, and national document development guidelines.

  • Expertise in specialty areas such as preclinical, therapeutic, regulatory submissions, communications, etc.

  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, written communication, and presentation skills.

  • Strong negotiation skills and decision-making ability.

  • Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of problem-solving independently.

  • Ability to mentor and lead junior staff effectively.