Medical Writer

Thermo Fisher Scientific

. Serve as primary author for routine documents such as clinical study reports and study protocols .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • IndiaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical writing and regulatory documentation, with strong skills in summarizing complex data and ensuring compliance with quality processes. Proficient in project management activities, including timeline and budget development, while maintaining effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

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Clinical WritingRegulatory DocumentationProject ManagementData InterpretationPharmaceutical Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Medical WritingGrammatical SkillsEditorial SkillsProofreading SkillsData SummarizationQuality ComplianceDocument Management SystemsBudget DevelopmentTimeline DevelopmentForecasting

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsEffective CommunicationJudgment SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

ExcelOutlookClient Templates

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalCROClinical Study ReportsStudy ProtocolsINDsMAAsQuality ProcessesScientific WritingDrug Development Process

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as primary author for routine documents such as clinical study reports and study protocols
Summarize data from clinical studies
Assist with complex clinical, scientific, and program-level documents, including IBs, INDs, and MAAs
Ensure compliance with quality processes and requirements for assigned documents
Assist in determining best practices, methods, and techniques for optimal results
Assist with program management activities, including developing timelines, budgets, and forecasts for assigned deliverables
Represent the department at project launch, review, and project team meetings
Collaborate with internal and external clients to support effective communication and operational excellence

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
2+ years of previous experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job
Experience working in the pharmaceutical/CRO industry preferred
Experience in scientific writing advantageous
Solid medical writing skills, including grammatical, editorial, and proofreading skills
Ability to interpret and present complex data accurately and concisely
Effective administrative, organizational and planning skills; attention to detail and quality
Ability to work on own initiative and effectively within a team
Effective oral and written communication skills
Good knowledge of regulatory documentation and drug development process
Great judgment and decision-making skills
Good computer skills and proficiency with client templates
Good knowledge of document management systems and relevant applications such as Excel and Outlook

Benefits

Comp & perks

Global team environment
Collaboration and development opportunities
Commitment to scientific excellence
Occasional domestic and international travel