Contract Medical Writer
EPM Scientific are currently partnered with a US-based Biotechnology company focused on advancing innovative therapies across multiple clinical development programs. They are urgently seeking a Contract Medical Writer, reporting to the Medical Writing Leadership team, to support their expanding Clinical Development function. This individual will play a key role in authoring and coordinating critical clinical regulatory documents while collaborating cross-functionally in a fast-paced, growing environment. See a summary of the role below:
Role Overview:
- Start date: ASAP
- Location: Remote, United States (East Coast preferred)
- Contract: W2, 12 Month Contract, 30-40 hours per week, flexible depending on candidate availability
- Language: English
- Project: Clinical Regulatory & Development Documentation
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development, authoring, and review of key clinical documents including study protocols, protocol amendments, and Clinical Study Reports (CSRs).
- Act as the lead medical writer for assigned studies, driving document strategy, timelines, and cross-functional alignment.
- Partner closely with Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, Biostatistics, Data Management, and other study team members to ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Support document quality control activities, including peer review and QC of medical writing deliverables.
- Contribute to responses for regulatory authority questions, requests for information (RFIs), and other submission-related activities.
- Provide guidance to study teams throughout the document development process, ensuring consistency, scientific accuracy, and compliance with regulatory expectations.
- Manage multiple priorities within a dynamic, fast-paced biotechnology environment while maintaining delivery timelines.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's, Master's, PharmD, or PhD in a life sciences or related discipline.
- Strong medical writing experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry.
- Demonstrated experience authoring clinical study protocols, protocol amendments, and Clinical Study Reports (CSRs).
- Ability to independently lead document development activities and work effectively with cross-functional study teams.
- Experience supporting regulatory submissions and responding to health authority questions is highly desirable.
- Previous experience in small biotech or start-up environments preferred, with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a proactive, collaborative approach.
If this role is of interest to you, please apply directly to learn more. If not, feel free to share with your network.
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