Principal Medical Writer – Regulatory

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Principal Medical Writer providing high-quality medical writing and guidance to junior members. Collaborates with clients in the FSP space to ensure effective communication and operational excellence.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in high-quality medical and scientific writing, with a strong focus on managing complex projects and mentoring junior team members. Possesses in-depth knowledge of document development guidelines and experience in the pharmaceutical and CRO industries.

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Medical WritingProject ManagementMentoringDocument Development GuidelinesPharmaceutical Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Medical WritingProject ManagementDocument DevelopmentScientific WritingComplex Project Direction

Soft Skills

CollaborationTrainingMentoring

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryCRO IndustryNeurosciencesDocument Development Guidelines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

provides high-quality medical and scientific writing
collaborates with internal and external clients
trains and mentors junior team members
develops and reviews best practices for document development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent
8+ years of relevant experience
experience in managing and directing complex medical writing projects
experience working in the pharmaceutical/CRO industry
experience in Neurosciences advantageous
knowledge in document development guidelines

Benefits

Comp & perks

flexible working culture
award-winning learning and development programme
competitive salary
extensive benefits package based around health and well-being