Job Description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

​ Join Us as a Senior Medical Writer - Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation

Provi des hi gh-qual ity medic al and sci enti fic wri ti ng from pl anni ng and c oordi nation through del ivery of fi nal drafts to i nternal and external cl ients Demonstrates subject matter and therapeutic area experti se M ay function as a project lead. Col laborates wi th i nternal and external cl ients, supporti ng and enabl ing effec ti ve and effic ient c ommunic ation that resul ts in operatio nal exc el lence

What You'll Do:
• Serve as primary author who writes and provides input on routine documents such as Medical Information Response Documents and Questions and Answers.

• May research, write or edit complex clinical and scientific and program level documents, including AMCP dossiers and Infographics.
• Review routine documents prepared by junior team members. May provide training and mentorship for junior writers on document preparation, the use of software for document development, document types, and therapeutic area knowledge.
• Ensure compliance with quality processes and requirements for assigned documents. Provide input on and independently develops best practices, methods and techniques for achieving optimal results, including various client specific processes.

• May function as a project lead or assist with program management activities. Duties could include developing timelines, budgets, forecasts, and contract modifications; tracking deliverable metrics; and representing medical writing team in client meetings.

Education & Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification; Advanced degree preferred
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years).
• Experience working in the pharmaceutical/CRO industry preferred
• Additional qualifications in medical writing or medical information advantageous

Years of experience refers to typical years of related experience needed to gain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Years of experience are not to be used as the only determining factor in establishing the job class or making employment selection decisions.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
• Excellent data interpretation and medical writing skills, including grammatical, editorial, and proofreading skills
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills including problem solving
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong presentation skills
• Significant knowledge of global, regional, national and other document development guidelines
• In-depth knowledge in a specialty area such as preclinical, therapeutic, regulatory submissions, communications, etc.
• Great judgment and decision-making skills
• Excellent computer skills and skilled with client templates; Good knowledge of document management systems and other relevant applications (e.g. Excel, Outlook)

Working Conditions and Environment:
• Work is performed in an office environment.
• Exposure to electrical office equipment.
• Occasional drives to site locations with occasional travel both domestic and international.
• Long, varied hours required occasionally.

Why Join Us?

When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence. You’ll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience—and where your contributions truly make a difference.

Apply today to help us deliver tomorrow’s breakthroughs.