Medical writer jobs in United States

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Syneos Health

Senior Medical Writer – FSP

Syneos Health

Posted: 10/19/2026
St. Joseph Hospital (Nashua, NH)

Clinical Documentation Auditor

St. Joseph Hospital (Nashua, NH)

Posted: 10/17/2026
University Hospitals

Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist

University Hospitals

Posted: 10/17/2026

Health Writer

Leer

Posted: 10/16/2026
Johnson & Johnson

Medical Writer III, Oncology

Johnson & Johnson

Posted: 10/16/2026
Syneos Health

Senior Medical Writer – Regulatory Documents, CSR, Protocols, IB

Syneos Health

Posted: 10/16/2026
ACM Global Laboratories

Clinical Trials Medical Writer

ACM Global Laboratories

Posted: 10/15/2026
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Rochester Regional Health

Clinical Trials Medical Writer

Rochester Regional Health

Posted: 10/15/2026
Google Cloud Platform
Cabaletta Bio

Senior Manager, Medical Writer – Clinical and Regulatory

Cabaletta Bio

Posted: 10/15/2026
Vault
Regeneron

Medical Writer – Global Clinical Development

Regeneron

Posted: 10/15/2026
TransPerfect

Senior Medical Writer

TransPerfect

Posted: 10/15/2026
TransPerfect

Senior Medical Writer

TransPerfect

Posted: 10/15/2026
TGS

Senior Medical Writer

TGS

Posted: 10/15/2026
ICON plc

Principal Medical Writer

ICON plc

Posted: 10/15/2026
University Hospitals

Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist – Out Patient

University Hospitals

Posted: 10/14/2026
Ovation Healthcare

Clinical Documentation Educator

Ovation Healthcare

Posted: 10/13/2026
Gramian Consulting

Hospitalist Physician – Clinical Documentation, AI Evaluation

Gramian Consulting

Posted: 10/13/2026
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Supervisor, Clinical Documentation Improvement

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Posted: 10/10/2026
St. Joseph Hospital (Nashua, NH)

Nurse Clinical Documentation Specialist

St. Joseph Hospital (Nashua, NH)

Posted: 10/9/2026
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Senior Regulatory Medical Writer, Client-Embedded, FSP

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Posted: 10/9/2026
Syneos Health

Senior Medical Writer – FSP

Syneos Health
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United States, CanadaSenior💰 $80,600 - $175,700 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in medical writing, including the preparation of clinical study documents and adherence to regulatory guidelines. Proven ability to lead cross-functional collaboration and mentor junior writers while ensuring high-quality deliverables.

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Medical Writing ExperienceRegulatory Guidelines KnowledgeClinical Study Document PreparationCross-Functional Team CollaborationMentoring and Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead clear and accurate completion of medical writing deliverables
  • Manage medical writing activities associated with individual studies and coordinate activities across departments
  • Lead resolution of client comments
  • Complete clinical study protocols, protocol amendments, clinical study reports, patient narratives, annual reports, investigator brochures, informed consents, plain language summaries, periodic safety update reports, clinical development plans, IND submissions, integrated summary reports, NDA and eCTD submissions, journal manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations
  • Adhere to ICH E3 guidelines, company SOPs, client standards, approved templates, authorship requirements, and style and formatting guides
  • Coordinate quality and editorial reviews and manage source documentation
  • Lead team document reviews and act as peer reviewer
  • Review statistical analysis plans and table/figure/listing specifications
  • Build working relationships with clients and cross-functional teams in data management, biostatistics, regulatory affairs, and medical affairs
  • Perform online clinical literature searches and comply with copyright requirements
  • Identify and propose solutions, escalating issues as appropriate
  • Provide technical support, training, and consultation
  • Mentor and lead less experienced medical writers on complex projects
  • Develop expertise in industry topics and regulatory requirements
  • Monitor budgeted hours and communicate status and changes to medical writing leadership
  • Complete administrative tasks and other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience in science, technical, or medical writing
  • Experience working in the biopharmaceutical, device, or contract research organization industry required
  • Strong understanding of FDA and ICH regulations, other regulatory guidelines, and/or good publication practices strongly required
  • Experience writing relevant document types required
  • Extensive knowledge of English grammar and ability to communicate clearly
  • Strong familiarity with AMA Manual of Style
  • Minimal travel may be required (less than 25%)

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Career development and progression
  • Supportive and engaged line management
  • Technical and therapeutic area training
  • Peer recognition and total rewards program
  • Inclusive culture
  • Company car or car allowance
  • Medical, Dental and Vision health benefits
  • Company match 401k
  • Eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance
  • Flexible paid time off (PTO)
  • Sick time
  • Reasonable accommodations, when appropriate

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Hard Skills
Clinical Study ProtocolsClinical Study ReportsInformed ConsentsIND SubmissionsNDA SubmissionsStatistical Analysis PlansTechnical SupportDocument ReviewsEditing and ProofreadingLiterature Searches
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationProblem-SolvingRelationship BuildingTeam LeadershipMentoring
Tools & Technologies
AMA Manual of StyleECTD SubmissionsFormatting GuidesSOPs
Industry Keywords
BiopharmaceuticalContract Research OrganizationFDA RegulationsICH GuidelinesGood Publication Practices