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Principal Medical Writer

Ontario, CA · On-site +1

Principal Medical Writer The Principal Medical Writer independently plans and prepares a range of ... Benefits vary by location and may include: o Remote working o Flexible time off o Paid holidays o ...

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Principal Medical Writer

England, AR · On-site +1

Principal Medical Writer The Principal Medical Writer independently plans and prepares a range of ... Benefits vary by location and may include: o Remote working o Flexible time off o Paid holidays o ...

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Principal Medical Writer

Columbia, SC · On-site +1

Principal Medical Writer The Principal Medical Writer independently plans and prepares a range of ... Benefits vary by location and may include: o Remote working o Flexible time off o Paid holidays o ...

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Principal Medical Writer

Scotland, PA · On-site +1

Principal Medical Writer The Principal Medical Writer independently plans and prepares a range of ... Benefits vary by location and may include: o Remote working o Flexible time off o Paid holidays o ...

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Principal Medical Writer The Principal Medical Writer independently plans and prepares a range of ... Benefits vary by location and may include: o Remote working o Flexible time off o Paid holidays o ...

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Principal Medical Writer The Principal Medical Writer independently plans and prepares a range of ... Benefits vary by location and may include: o Remote working o Flexible time off o Paid holidays o ...

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Principal Medical Writer The Principal Medical Writer independently plans and prepares a range of ... Benefits vary by location and may include: o Remote working o Flexible time off o Paid holidays o ...

ICON

Principal Medical Writer

Blue Bell, PA · On-site +1

Principal Medical Writer ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster. As a values-driven ...

Veristat

Overview The Principal Medical Writer independently plans and prepares a range of regulatory ... Flexible, inclusive culture - 70% remote workforce, 66% women-led teams Learn more about our core ...

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals

Principal Medical Writer

$172K - $232K/yr

The Principal Medical Writ er (equivalent to Associate Director) represents medical writing on multi-disciplinary teams, collaborates on the development of clinical documents in accordance with all ...

ViiV Healthcare

Principal Medical Writer

Durham, NC · Remote

ViiV Healthcare is seeking a Principal Medical Writer who will lead and deliver high-quality ... Experience working in multicultural or remote team settings. * Proven ability to independently ...

GlaxoSmithKline

Principal Medical Writer

Durham, NC · Remote

ViiV Healthcare is seeking a Principal Medical Writer who will lead and deliver high-quality ... Experience working in multicultural or remote team settings. * Proven ability to independently ...

Veristat

The Principal Medical Writer independently plans and prepares a range of regulatory documents and ... Flexible, inclusive culture - 70% remote workforce, 66% women-led teams Learn more about our core ...

Veristat

The Principal Medical Writer works under the direction of Medical Writing management and ... Flexible, inclusive culture - 70% remote workforce, 66% women-led teams Learn more about our core ...

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As of Aug 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote principal medical writer in the United States is $185,359.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $185,000.00 and $185,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Principal Medical Writer vs Remote Medical Writer?

AspectRemote Principal Medical WriterRemote Medical Writer
CredentialsAdvanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD), extensive experienceBachelor's or Master's degree, entry to mid-level experience
Work EnvironmentLeads projects, collaborates with cross-functional teams, oversees content qualityCreates and edits medical content, supports project teams
Employer & Industry UsagePharmaceutical, biotech, CROs, medical communications agenciesPharmaceutical, biotech, medical communications, regulatory agencies

The Remote Principal Medical Writer typically has more experience, advanced credentials, and leads project teams, whereas the Remote Medical Writer focuses on content creation and editing. Both roles are essential in medical communications but differ in responsibility level and scope.

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Infographic showing various Remote Principal Medical Writer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $185,359 per year, or $89.1 per hour.

Principal Medical Writer

Veristat

Ontario, CA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Job Description:

Principal Medical Writer

The Principal Medical Writer independently plans and prepares a range of regulatory documents and medical communications to support all phases of product development. The primary responsibilities of the position are organizing, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting scientific and statistical information in accordance with International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) and other regulatory guidelines, and individual company document standards. The Principal Medical Writer works under the direction of Medical Writing management and collaborates with cross-functional internal and external document production teams.

Make an Impact at Veristat!

Join a global team with more than 30 years of expertise accelerating life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.

105+ approved therapies for marketing applications prepared by Veristat

480+ oncology projects in the past 5 years

350+ rare disease projects delivered in the past 5 years

Flexible, inclusive culture - 70% remote workforce, 66% women-led teams

Learn more about our core values here!

What we offer:

Benefits vary by location and may include:

o Remote working

o Flexible time off

o Paid holidays

o Medical insurance

o Tuition reimbursement

o Retirement plans

What we look for:

Bachelor's degree required; science-related field preferred.

Minimum of 7 years of medical writing experience in a contract research organization or pharmaceutical/biotechnology research setting. Other professional and/or educational experience may contribute toward this minimum requirement, as determined on a case-by-case basis.

Advanced knowledge of ICH and related regulatory guidelines.

Excellent written English and keen attention to detail.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is essential, including advanced Microsoft Word proficiency.

Automated Decision Making: All applicants are reviewed by a member of the Veristat Talent Acquisition team; Veristat does not utilize an automated decision-making process.

Veristat is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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