Senior Medical Writer

6 days ago

City Of London England, United Kingdom Hays Full time £60,000 - £120,000 per year

Your new company

Are you a seasoned medical writer with a sharp eye for detail and a deep understanding of clinical development?

We're working with a leading international biopharmaceutical company-a pioneer in rare disease innovation-to recruit a Senior Medical Writer to join their high-performing Global Medical Writing team.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge therapies while shaping regulatory and clinical documentation across all phases of drug development.

Your new role

As a Senior Medical Writer, you'll be responsible for authoring and managing a wide range of regulatory and clinical documents, from protocols and study reports to briefing books and eCTD modules.

You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead document strategy, and ensure content meets global regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Author and edit clinical study documentation: protocols, amendments, ICFs, CSRs

Prepare regulatory documents including Investigator's Brochures, PBRERs, DSURs, INDs, and NDA/BLA components.

Lead document planning, timelines, and review cycles across study teams

Represent Medical Writing in cross-functional meetings and development teams

Provide peer review and editorial support across regulatory deliverables

Contribute to the development of templates and best practices within Medical Writing and beyond

Ensure compliance with internal SOPs and global regulatory standards

What you'll need to succeed

Bachelor's degree or higher in a scientific disciplineFormal training or certification in medical writing (e.g., AMWA, DIA) is highly desirable.

Expert medical writing experience in pharma/biotech circa 6 years

Strong track record of authoring documents across all phases of clinical developmentExperience with INDs, NDAs/BLAs, PBRERs, DSURs, and regulatory briefing books

Familiarity with eCTD structure and integrated summaries (ISS/ISE)

Advanced understanding of clinical research, biostatistics, and regulatory frameworks

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and document management systems (e.g., Veeva, SharePoint)

Strong project leadership and stakeholder management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to translate complex science into clear, compliant documentation

What you'll get in return

Work with a globally recognised biotech innovator

Be part of a collaborative, science-driven culture

Hybrid working model with flexibility and autonomy

Competitive package with long-term career development

What you need to do now

Before you apply for this position, it is vital that you are in possession of a UK passport or relevant visa to work without restrictions in the UK and residing in the UK.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Roberta Atkins on

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