Principal Medical Writer

Thermo Fisher Scientific

. Research, write, and edit routine documents including clinical study reports and study protocols .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • IndiaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical writing, including the preparation of clinical study reports and protocols, while ensuring compliance with regulatory documentation and quality processes. Possesses strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills to effectively manage project timelines and collaborate with diverse teams.

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Clinical WritingRegulatory DocumentationProject ManagementData InterpretationCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Scientific WritingMedical WritingProofreadingData SummarizationDocument Editing

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationInitiativeDecision-Making

Tools & Technologies

Document Management SystemsExcelOutlook

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryCROClinical StudiesDrug Development Process

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research, write, and edit routine documents including 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 with program management activities, including developing timelines, budgets, and forecasts
Participate in project launch meetings, review meetings, and project team meetings
Collaborate with internal and external clients to support effective and efficient communication
Deliver high-quality medical and scientific writing from planning and coordination through final drafts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
Previous experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 2 years)
Experience working in the pharmaceutical/CRO industry advantageous
Experience in scientific writing advantageous
Basic 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
Basic knowledge of regulatory documentation and drug development process
Good judgment and decision-making
Competent computer skills and use of templates; basic knowledge of document management systems and relevant applications such as Excel and Outlook
Willingness and ability to occasionally drive to site locations and travel domestically and internationally
Ability to work occasional long, varied hours

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully Remote work arrangement
Standard Monday-Friday work schedule
Collaboration and development opportunities
Global team environment
Occasional international and domestic travel