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Senior Medical Writer

5+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Nov. 26, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Remote 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

Location: Remote, India
Job Type: Full-Time
Category: Clinical Research / Medical Writing
Job ID: R-01332283
Work Model: Fully Remote


About the Role

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Senior Medical Writer to join our PPD® clinical research team. This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality scientific and medical writing across all stages of clinical development while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. As a Senior Medical Writer, you will leverage therapeutic area expertise to author, review, and provide guidance on a variety of clinical documents including study protocols, clinical study reports (CSRs), Investigator Brochures (IBs), INDs, and MAAs.


Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as primary author for routine clinical documents such as CSRs, protocols, and study summaries.

  • Research, write, and edit complex clinical and scientific documents including IBs, INDs, and MAAs.

  • Review documents prepared by junior writers and provide training and mentorship on document preparation, regulatory requirements, therapeutic area knowledge, and software tools.

  • Ensure all deliverables comply with quality processes, client requirements, and global regulatory guidelines.

  • Develop best practices, methods, and techniques for document preparation and client-specific processes.

  • Assist with program management activities including developing timelines, budgets, forecasts, and contract modifications.

  • Represent the medical writing department at project launch meetings, review meetings, and cross-functional project team meetings.

  • Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient and accurate communication throughout the document lifecycle.


Required Qualifications & Experience

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

  • Experience: Minimum 5+ years of medical writing experience in the pharmaceutical or CRO industry.

  • Experience in managing and producing regulatory documents (CSR, IB, IND, MAA) required.

  • Additional certifications such as AMWA, EMWA, or RAC are advantageous.


Skills & Competencies

  • Excellent data interpretation, medical writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

  • Strong project management and organizational skills, including timeline and resource management.

  • Advanced knowledge of global, regional, and national document development guidelines.

  • In-depth understanding of specialty areas such as preclinical, therapeutic, regulatory submissions, or communications.

  • Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.

  • Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, document management systems, and client-specific templates.

  • Ability to mentor junior staff and contribute to process improvements.


Why Join Thermo Fisher Scientific

As a Senior Medical Writer, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and high-quality clinical documentation that supports regulatory submissions worldwide. Join a leading global CRO and contribute to advancing scientific research and life-changing therapies.

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