New · posted Nov 1
Thermo Fisher Scientific · Pharmaceuticals
Medical Writer - Medical Information
- Remote, Massachusetts, US
- Remote
- Full-time
- Associate & Specialist
The role
Medical Writer - R-01364891
Join Us as a Medical Writer - Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation
The Medical Writer provides high-quality medical and scientific writing from planning and coordination through delivery of final drafts to internal and external clients. The role involves collaborating with internal and external clients, supporting and enabling effective and efficient communication that results in operational excellence.
- Provides high-quality medical and scientific writing from planning and coordination through delivery of final drafts to internal and external clients.
- Collaborates with internal and external clients, supporting and enabling effective and efficient communication that results in operational excellence.
- May serve as a primary writer who creates and provides input on routine deliverables, such as medical information documents, publications and clinical study documents.
- Ensures compliance with applicable SOPs, work instructions, quality processes, and requirements for documents. May assist in determining best practices for achieving optimal results.
- May assist in program management activities. Duties could include developing timelines and budgets for assigned deliverables and tracking.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification. advanced degree preferred.
- Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years).
- Experience working in the pharmaceutical/CRO industry preferred
- Experience in scientific writing advantageous.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to interpret and present complex data accurately and concisely
- Solid medical writing skills, including grammatical, editorial, and proofreading skills
- Effective administrative, organizational & planning skills; attention to detail and quality
- Ability to work on own initiative and effectively within a team
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Great judgment and decision-making skills
- Good computer skills and skilled with client templates; good knowledge of document management systems and other relevant applications (e.g. Excel, Outlook)
Working Conditions & Environment
- Work is performed in an office environment or remotely.
- Exposure to electrical office equipment.
- Occasional drives to site locations with occasional travel both domestic and international.
- Long, varied hours required occasionally.
Why Join Us?
When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence. You’ll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience—and where your contributions truly make a difference.
Apply today to help us deliver tomorrow’s breakthroughs.
Pay and benefits
$100,000 – $120,000 a year
Employer providedThe salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $100,000.00–$120,000.00.
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
Medical, dental and vision plans
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid time off and 10 paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition reimbursement
Schedule and working conditions
Days
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
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| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $100,000 | — | $120,000 |
This role: Thermo Fisher Scientific's own published range.
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- Documentation and SOPs7
- Collaboration and leadership5
- Clinical trial conduct2
- GMP and compliance1
- Validation and qualification1
- Data and digital systems1
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