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Medpace, Inc.

Medical Writer (PhD)

Cincinnati, OH

Job Summary The Medical Writer position at Medpace offers the unique opportunity to have an ... Medpace Overview Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO). We ...

OSI Pharmaceuticals

Senior Medical Writer

Boulder, CO · On-site

Manages work of contract writers. Develops SOPs and templates for the CTD, protocols, final reports ... related medical writing experience. Outstanding writing, analytical and research skills a must.

Adecco

Medical Writer II Clinical

Morristown, NJ · Remote

Minimum of 3 years of experience in healthcare copywriting, medical writing, pharmaceutical ... Contract position with potential extension * Fast-paced pharmaceutical/healthcare marketing ...

Syneoshealth

OR · On-site

$95K - $175K/yr

Principal Medical Writer - Publications Syneos Health is a leading fully-integrated life sciences ... Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract.

AdMed Inc.

Contract Recruiter - Remote Role

We're looking for a contract / fractional recruiter to support a focused hiring period at AdMed Inc ... Competitive hourly rate Roles you'll recruit for: • Medical Writers • Account Executive • ...

Kura Oncology

The Senior Director, Medical & Regulatory Writing serves as subject matter expert on clinical ... Oversight of vendors including contract writers, QC reviewers, and document formatters. * Must have ...

SGS

Contract Opportunity - Medical Device Auditors

We are looking for Contract Medical Device Auditors with the following preferred experience: * Non ... Excellent communication and interpersonal, verbal, written and presentation skills * Proactive ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract medical writer in the United States is $38.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.20 and $48.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Contract Medical Writer job?

A Contract Medical Writer is a professional who creates scientific documents on a freelance or contract basis for pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare companies. They develop clinical study reports, regulatory submissions, manuscripts, and other medical content. Unlike full-time employees, contract medical writers work on a project-by-project basis, often remotely. They must have strong writing skills, scientific knowledge, and an understanding of medical regulations. This role offers flexibility but requires self-discipline and deadline management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Contract Medical Writer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract Medical Writer, you need a thorough understanding of scientific concepts, excellent writing skills, and often an advanced degree in life sciences or a related field. Familiarity with regulatory documentation formats (such as ICH, FDA, or EMA standards), medical journal requirements, and tools like Microsoft Office Suite or referencing software is vital. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly are essential soft skills. These capabilities ensure accuracy, compliance, and the effective communication of scientific data to diverse audiences in the healthcare industry.

What types of projects can I expect to work on as a Contract Medical Writer?

As a Contract Medical Writer, you may work on a variety of projects including clinical trial protocols, regulatory submissions, scientific manuscripts, patient education materials, and medical communications for conferences or publications. The work is typically project-based, with deadlines and deliverables defined by clients or pharmaceutical companies. You will often collaborate remotely with clinical researchers, regulatory teams, and subject matter experts to gather information and ensure accuracy. This diversity of projects keeps the role dynamic and allows for continuous learning in different therapeutic areas or document types.

How much do contract writers get paid?

Contract medical writers typically earn between $50 and $150 per hour, depending on experience, specialization, and project complexity. Rates can vary based on the scope of work, required expertise, and whether the role is freelance or through an agency.
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Senior Medical Writer, Oncology

Senior Medical Writer, Oncology

ProPharma Group

Western Springs, IL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

For the past 25 years, ProPharma has improved the health and wellness of patients by providing advice and expertise that empowers biotech, med device, and pharmaceutical organizations of all sizes to confidently advance scientific breakthroughs and introduce new therapies. ProPharma partners with its clients through an advise-build-operate model across the complete product lifecycle. With deep domain expertise in regulatory sciences, clinical research solutions, quality & compliance, pharmacovigilance, medical information, and R&D technology, ProPharma offers an end-to-end suite of fully customizable consulting solutions that de-risk and accelerate our partners' most high-profile drug and device programs.
Essential Functions:
  • With minimal supervision, authors (writes/edits) high-quality medical writing deliverables (i.e., clinical, safety, regulatory, device, diagnostics, or disclosures documents) across all phases of clinical research and in various therapeutic areas including but not limited to: protocols, protocol amendments, study reports, patient narratives, IBs, ICFs, CEPs/CERs, DSURs, and plain language summaries, as well as more complex documents (e.g., PBRER, IND, NDA, BLA, MAA, eCTD submissionlevel documents).

  • Supervises and mentors less experienced medical writers, as necessary.

  • Adheres to established regulatory standards/guidelines including but not limited to: ICH E3/E6(R2), EU MDR/IVDR, Company standard operating procedures, client standards, and Company- and/or client-approved templates.

  • Strives to complete medical writing deliverables on time and within budget.

  • With minimal supervision, manages client expectations and interacts and communicates directly with clients, leads team meetings (e.g., project kickoff, comment review), and manages the deliverable timelines.

  • Interacts and collaborates with subject matter experts in clinical operations, data management, biostatistics, regulatory affairs, etc., as needed, to produce writing deliverables.

  • Coordinates QC reviews of documents and maintains audit trails of changes as applicable.

  • Reviews statistical analysis plans and table/figure/listing shells (as applicable) for appropriate content, grammar, format, and consistency.

  • If requested by supervisor, performs QC review (e.g., reviews in-text tables against statistical output).

  • Performs peer review of documents written by other medical writers, as required.

  • Assists with project-related administrative tasks (e.g., creates and maintains timelines, updates deliverable trackers, hosts internal/client meetings).

  • Maintains familiarity with current industry practices, regulatory requirements, and guidelines related to medical writing.

  • Understands budget specifications for assigned deliverables, works within the budgeted hours, and communicates out-of-scope tasks to medical writing leadership.

  • Supports multiple medical writing deliverables/projects simultaneously and manages own workload with minimal intervention from management team.

  • Brings issues and potential concerns to line manager/client oversight manager's attention and proposes possible solutions for consideration by management team.

  • Participates in departmental initiatives (e.g., process improvement, lunch and learns, etc.).

  • Other duties as assigned.

Necessary Skills and Abilities:
  • Advanced knowledge of clinical research principles and demonstrated ability to interpret and present clinical data and other complex information.

  • Advanced understanding of FDA (and other regulatory bodies as relevant to their role) and applicable regulations and guidelines.

  • Advanced understanding of regulatory submission requirements and processes.

  • Computer technology proficiency and expert word processing skills in MS Word, including required proficiency with tables, graphs, and figures.

  • Exceptional project management skills and strong communication skills with a high attention to detail and quality.

  • English language proficiency and familiarity with American Medical Association (AMA) style.

  • Strong experience in relationship building and strategic collaboration on key business accounts.

  • Thinks proactively, takes initiative, and willingly takes on new challenges.

  • Ability to identify areas of concern or inefficiency and propose solutions for consideration by the management team to improve overall efficiency and quality of deliverables.

  • Works independently with exceptional time-management skills and contacts management team proactively when additional support and resources are needed.

  • Works effectively in a collaborative team environment.

  • Demonstrates a growth mindset and positive outlook in all work activities.

Educational Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in medical or scientific discipline.

Experience Requirements:
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in writing clinical and/or regulatory documents for drugs, biologics, and/or medical devices/diagnostics for a contract research organization, pharmaceutical company, or biotechnology company.

  • Other professional and/or educational experience may contribute toward this minimum requirement, as determined on a casebycase basis.

We celebrate our differences and strive to create a workplace where each person can be their authentic self. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Employees are encouraged to unleash their innovative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial spirits. With a holistic approach as an Equal Opportunity Employer, we provide a safe space where all employees feel empowered to succeed.
All applications to roles at ProPharma are personally reviewed by a member of our recruitment team. We do not rely on AI screening tools to support our hiring process. You will always receive an outcome to your application so that you have an answer from us - whether you're successful or not.
Whilst ProPharma supports remote working, we also recognise the value that comes from in person collaboration. As such, we encourage any new hires that are based within a reasonably short commute of one of our offices to work on a hybrid basis and spend some time working from that office location, as agreed with your manager. All applications will be treated on their own merit and candidates will not be at any advantage or disadvantage based on their proximity to an office.
***ProPharma Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters/third parties. Please, no phone calls or emails to anyone regarding this posting.***

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