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Medical Writer – Clinical Development

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree Bachelor's degree or more
  • Experience authoring clinical and regulatory documents within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical research industry
  • Strong knowledge of clinical development, regulatory requirements, and applicable guidance documents (e.g., ICH guidelines)
  • Excellent scientific writing, editing, and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Author, edit, and review clinical and regulatory documents, including clinical study protocols, Investigator Brochures, and Clinical Study Reports
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather, interpret, and integrate scientific and clinical information into clear, accurate, and submission-ready documents
  • Negotiate document deliverable milestones and timelines with cross-functional teams
  • Ensure documentation complies with applicable regulatory guidance, Good Clinical Practice, company standards, and industry best practices

About the company

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TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company

Staffing & Recruiting

Founded in 2002, TalentBurst is a certified MBE firm that provides award winning solutions globally including: IT/Eng, Prof, & F&A Staffing Life Sciences & Clinical Staffing SLED (State, Local, Education) Staffing High Hazard & Global Payroll 1099/IC Validation & Compliance Recognitions & awards include: 2023 Top Workplaces Best Place to Work 2023 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence 2023 World Staffing Summit Top 100 Staffing Firms to Work For 2023, 2022 SIA Diverse Owned Staffing Firms 2021 BBJ #1 Largest MBE Enterprise in MA 2020-2021 BBJ Fast50 2020 SIA Large Life Sciences Staffing Firms 10 time BBJ Pacesetter & INC 500/5000 5 time SIA-fastest growing GNEMSDC Supplier of Year Category 4 2019-2020 AgileOne Diverse Supplier of the Year 2021 AgileOne Gold Supplier 2017 Allegis Global Solutions Strategic Partner 2018-2023 Allegis Global Solutions Diversity Partner of the Year 2020 Coupa Advantage and Link Silver Partner Magnit Global Supplier Excellence 2023 PRO Unlimited Silver, Gold, & Platinum Supplier 2012-2020 PRO Unlimited VOP Supplier of the Year 2020 Randstad Premier Supplier 2021-2023 TAPFIN Premier Partner 2017-2018 Workforce Logiq Proven Performer 2016-2020 First Data #1 supplier for 12 Quarters Thermo Fisher Supplier of the Quarter Toyota Best in Compliance & Retention Excellence Dominion Energy Supplier of the Year 2020 Western Union Supplier of the Year 2017 Top Supplier for PerkinElmer, VISA, Mass Mutual, and more! We currently have workforce in 46 states & 12+ countries for customers such as Amazon, Apple, VISA, Exelon, Securian, Salesforce, Dropbox, Twitter, Otsuka, Adobe, Western Union, First Data, FIS, SANOFI, Merck, Abbott, Roche, Dell, and Corning among many others. We are headquartered in Natick, MA (Boston) along with operations in New Jersey, Virginia, North Carolina, Canada, India as well as remote Executives strategically placed nationwide. Check us out at www.TalentBurst.com or via Linkedin or Facebook

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryStaffing & Recruiting
Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

Title: Medical Writer, Clinical Development - Level IV+ (or very high level III)
Duration: 7 months with possible extension
Work Location: remote - Marlborough, MA
Estimated hours per week:  30-40


Position Summary
  • The Medical Writer is responsible for authoring, reviewing, and coordinating the development of high-quality clinical and regulatory documents that support global clinical development programs.
  • This role works closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure documents are scientifically accurate, strategically aligned, and delivered according to established timelines and medical writing plans.

Key Responsibilities
  • Author, edit, and review clinical and regulatory documents, including:
  • Clinical study protocols and protocol amendments
  • Investigator Brochures (IBs)
  • Clinical Study Reports (CSRs)
  • Briefing Book support
  • IND and NDA summary documents and other regulatory submission materials
  • Develop documents that are consistent with regulatory requirements, internal standards, and medical writing plans, while supporting the overall clinical development lifecycle and program objectives for one or more clinical development programs.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Data Management, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, and Medical Affairs, to gather, interpret, and integrate scientific and clinical information into clear, accurate, and submission-ready documents.
  • Negotiate document deliverable milestones and timelines with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment across functions and adherence to medical writing plans and program objectives.
  • Facilitate document review cycles, resolve reviewer comments, and drive consensus among stakeholders while maintaining quality and schedule commitments.
  • Ensure documentation complies with applicable regulatory guidance, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), company standards, and industry best practices.
  • Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of medical writing processes, templates, style guides, and operational procedures.
  • Support regulatory submissions, health authority interactions, and inspection readiness activities as needed.

Core Competencies
  • Scientific and regulatory writing expertise
  • Project and timeline management
  • Cross-functional collaboration and influence
  • Strategic thinking and problem solving
  • Attention to quality and regulatory compliance
  • Effective communication and stakeholder management

Qualifications
  • Advanced degree Bachelor's degree or more.
  • Experience authoring clinical and regulatory documents within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical research industry.
  • Strong knowledge of clinical development, regulatory requirements, and applicable guidance documents (e.g., ICH guidelines).
  • Excellent scientific writing, editing, and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and negotiate timelines in a cross-functional environment.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Education:        
  • Advanced degree Bachelor's degree or more
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Why TalentBurst?
At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth.

Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.

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