Weโre currently collaborating with a global, award-winning medical communications agency to support their search for an experienced Senior Regulatory Medical Writer. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing regulatory writing team, with exposure to international projects, complex document types, and strategic input in client programs.
About the Role:
As a Senior Regulatory Medical Writer, you will independently lead the development of a wide range of core regulatory documents across various therapeutic areas. Youโll act as a primary point of contact for clients, support junior writers, and provide critical input on project strategy and delivery โ all while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.
This role is ideal for a confident communicator and experienced writer who thrives on ownership, autonomy, and the opportunity to mentor others.
Key Responsibilities:
- Independently produce a range of high-quality regulatory documents (e.g., CSRs, protocols, IBs, CTD summaries, narratives)
- Critically review and provide strategic input into client documentation
- Act as a lead writer across multiple projects, overseeing timelines, quality, and team resourcing
- Coach and mentor junior writers, contributing to team knowledge sharing and best practice
- Serve as the expert point of contact for both internal stakeholders and external clients
- Participate in client meetings and proactively address issues and risks
- Ensure compliance with SOPs, industry regulations, and document standards
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Minimum of 5 years\’ regulatory writing experience in a medical communications agency or pharma/biotech setting
- Proven experience as lead writer across at least 3 document types (e.g., protocols, CSRs, IBs, Module 2.7 documents)
- BSc or PhD in life sciences (PhD preferred)
- Strong understanding of ICH and regulatory authority requirements
- Experience managing client relationships and project timelines
- Comfortable mentoring junior writers and delegating tasks effectively
- Ability to work independently and lead document strategy discussions
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Whatโs on Offer:
- Work with a global client base across therapeutic areas
- Highly supportive team culture and leadership
- Flexible/hybrid working options
- Strong focus on professional development and mentoring
- Opportunities for strategic project involvement and business development exposure
- Career progression pathways within a growing team
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