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Senior Medical Writer

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific
5+ years
Not Disclosed
Remote
10 Feb. 17, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ 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

Senior Medical Writer – Clinical Research

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Division: PPD Clinical Research Portfolio
Location: Remote, India
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Clinical Research | Pharmaceutical | CRO
Experience Required: Minimum 5+ years in medical writing within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO environments


About the Opportunity

A global leader in clinical research and pharmaceutical services is hiring a Senior Medical Writer to support high-impact clinical development programs. This fully remote role in India offers the opportunity to work within a leading Contract Research Organization (CRO), contributing to regulatory submissions, clinical documentation, and global drug development initiatives.

The Senior Medical Writer will lead the planning, development, and delivery of high-quality clinical and regulatory documents while collaborating with cross-functional teams, sponsors, and global stakeholders.


Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as primary author for clinical and regulatory documents including:

    • Clinical Study Reports (CSRs)

    • Study Protocols

    • Investigator’s Brochures (IBs)

    • Investigational New Drug Applications (INDs)

    • Marketing Authorization Applications (MAAs)

  • Interpret and summarize complex clinical data for regulatory and scientific audiences.

  • Lead document planning, content development, editing, and finalization in compliance with global regulatory standards.

  • Review and quality-check documents prepared by junior medical writers.

  • Provide mentorship and training on regulatory writing standards, document templates, and therapeutic area expertise.

  • Ensure adherence to ICH, regional, and sponsor-specific guidelines.

  • Contribute to process optimization and development of best practices.

  • Support program management activities, including timelines, forecasts, budget inputs, and scope management.

  • Represent medical writing at project launch meetings and cross-functional team discussions.

  • Identify and proactively resolve out-of-scope activities.


Required Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or related scientific discipline.

  • Advanced degree (MSc, PhD, PharmD, MD) preferred.

  • Certifications such as AMWA, EMWA, or RAC are advantageous.

Experience:

  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in medical writing within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO settings.

  • Demonstrated experience authoring regulatory and clinical documents.

  • Experience in global regulatory submissions preferred.


Core Skills and Competencies

  • Advanced medical writing, editing, and proofreading expertise.

  • Strong clinical data interpretation and scientific analysis skills.

  • In-depth knowledge of global and regional regulatory guidelines.

  • Therapeutic area expertise (preclinical, regulatory, or clinical domains).

  • Strong project management and stakeholder coordination capabilities.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems.

  • Ability to work independently in a fully remote, cross-functional environment.


Work Environment

  • Fully Remote (India)

  • Standard Monday to Friday work schedule

  • Office-based virtual work environment


Accessibility & Equal Opportunity

The organization is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on legally protected characteristics.


About the Organization

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, with annual revenues exceeding $40 billion. Through its clinical research division PPD, the company supports pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients in accelerating drug development and delivering innovative therapies to patients worldwide. The organization combines scientific expertise, regulatory excellence, and advanced technologies to bring life-changing treatments to market.


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If you are an experienced medical writer seeking a leadership-driven role in clinical research and regulatory documentation, apply now to advance your career in global drug development.