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Associate Medical Writer

Thermo Fisher Scientific · Shanghai, China

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Job Description

The Associate Medical Writer will work under the guidance and mentorship of experienced Medical Writers to support the timely delivery of high-quality clinical and regulatory documents. Responsibilities include contributing to the preparation of study protocols, clinical study reports (CSRs), investigator brochures (IBs), ICH M25/M27 documents, and other clinical, scientific, and regulatory documentation.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Support the development, editing, formatting, and quality review of clinical, scientific, and regulatory documents in accordance with client requirements, internal standards, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
  • Participate in project-related teleconferences and meetings, and coordinate meeting logistics as required.
  • Prepare and distribute meeting minutes, action items, and follow-up communications.
  • Assist in drafting and revising medical, scientific, regulatory, and procedural documents, including standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Perform quality checks (QC) on documents prepared by Medical Writers and Senior Medical Writers to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with established standards.
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to support project delivery timelines and quality objectives.
  • Maintain document quality, version control, and project records in accordance with company procedures.

Job Requirements

Education

  • Master's degree in Pharmacy, Medicine, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
  • Advanced degrees such as an MD, PharmD, or PhD are preferred.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
  • Excellent organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

Experience

  • Prior experience in a pharmaceutical company, CRO, or related healthcare industry is preferred but not required.
  • Entry-level candidates with strong scientific writing skills and relevant academic training are encouraged to apply.

Healthcare pay context

Based on 3,137 disclosed Healthcare salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $110K/year, with most offers between $86K and $165K (10th–90th percentile: $66K–$250K).

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