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Senior Medical Writer

Metro Associates

Senior Medical Writer


About the Role



We are seeking an experienced Senior Medical Writer with strong expertise in Phase I-III clinical studies and regulatory documentation . This role focuses heavily on authoring Clinical Study Reports (CSRs) , protocols, and related clinical documents within biotech, pharma, or CRO environments.

The ideal candidate is a highly experienced hands-on writer who spends the majority of their time developing clinical and regulatory documentation, especially CSRs.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Regulatory Writing

  • Author and edit:
    • Clinical Protocols & Amendments
    • Informed Consent Forms (ICFs)
    • Clinical Study Reports (CSRs)
  • Prepare aggregate safety and efficacy documents:
    • Investigator's Brochures (IBs)
    • DSURs
    • PBRERs
    • Other periodic safety reports
  • Support regulatory submissions:
    • eCTD Module 2 & Module 5 documents
    • Briefing books
    • Integrated summaries
Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Lead document planning and timelines
  • Manage review/comment adjudication processes
  • Facilitate study team and development meetings
  • Represent Global Medical Writing in cross-functional discussions
  • Build strong partnerships with clinical and regulatory teams
Process & Quality

  • Provide peer review support for:
    • Statistical Analysis Plans
    • CRFs
    • Other study materials
  • Assist with SOPs, templates, and process improvements
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards
Required Experience

Medical Writing

  • 7-10+ years of medical/scientific writing experience in pharma, biotech, or CRO environments
  • Strong experience authoring:
    • Clinical Study Reports (CSRs)
    • Protocols & Amendments
  • Experience with:
    • INDs, BLAs, NDAs
    • PBRERs, DSURs, PAERs
    • Regulatory briefing books preferred
  • Advanced knowledge of:
    • AMA/Chicago/CBE style guides
    • MedDRA & WHO Drug dictionaries
    • Clinical data presentation and interpretation
Clinical Development Knowledge

  • Strong understanding of:
    • Drug development lifecycle
    • Clinical trial conduct & reporting
    • Safety and efficacy reporting
    • Database management & data integration
  • Direct documentation experience across multiple phases of development
Regulatory Expertise

  • Familiarity with:
    • eCTD IND/NDA submissions
    • Modules 2, 3, 4 & 5
    • ISS / ISE documentation
Project Management

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and strict timelines
  • Experience leading cross-functional review processes
  • Strong communication and conflict-management skills
Education

  • Bachelor's degree or higher required
  • Scientific background preferred
  • AMWA certification or related medical writing training is a plus
Technical Skills


Proficiency with:

  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • MS Project / Project Server
  • Document management systems:
    • Veeva
    • SharePoint
    • LiveLink
Ideal Candidate

  • Extremely seasoned Phase I-III clinical medical writer
  • Strong focus on:
    • Clinical science
    • CSR authoring excellence
  • Must be a primary author , not mainly an editor or project lead
  • Candidate should spend 75%+ of time writing CSRs
  • Biotech/Pharma experience strongly preferred
  • CRO experience acceptable
  • Medical device/diagnostic background considered with lower preference
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