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Principal Medical Writer
full-timePortugal, Greece, Leeds, Spain

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Location

Portugal, Greece, Leeds, Spain

Type

full-time

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About this role

Full time. Remote in the UK, Spain, Portugal or Greece.

We are on a mission to deliver solutions that bring life-changing treatments to patients faster.

But we can´t do it alone.  We are seeking an experienced Principal Medical Writer to lead authoring and development of high complexity clinical regulatory documents. You will work fully dedicated to one of our key strategic clients, a Top 10 global pharmaceutical company.

This is why we need you. Join Fortrea. Your job matters.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

You will work sponsor dedicated, embedded on their team. Under this framework, you will act as an:

Expert Contributor.

You will serve as an expert contributor on our partner’s project teams at portfolio level. You will use your expertise to write, advise, and coordinate development of complex clinical regulatory documents including:

  • 2.73 Efficacy and 2.74 Safety summaries
  • Clinical Study Protocols,
  • Clinical Study Reports,
  • Investigator Brochures,
  • Full document overview in CTD/eCTD format for regulatory submissions world-wide.

Strategist.

This job is tailor-made for Medical Writers passionate about leading development of key documents that inform and align with project strategy.

Project Manager.

You will be the nexus where multiple teams´ expertise converge. You will leverage your experience to manage writing projects, coordinate and collaborate with stakeholders, steer discussion, drive consensus and facilitate decision-making to propel the document development cycle forward. 

YOU NEED TO BRING…

  • Advanced degree (PhD or Masters)

  • Minimum 6 years eCTD submission writing experience, including 3 years as medical writing project lead.  

  • Experience and proficiency in writing and leading development of a variety of clinical regulatory medical writing deliverables, including extensive experience leading content development for efficacy or safety clinical summary modules and drug applications across different regions.

  • Proven experience leading stakeholders/project teams through submission document development.

TEAM LEAD SKILLS

To drive development of documents of this scale forward, this role requires visibility, proactivity, collaboration/teamwork, and excellent communication skills. You must be comfortable leading team discussions, managing complex medical writing tasks and processes, engaging with a variety of stakeholders, and confidently contributing your expertise based on experience.

Integration within the partner´s team is crucial, requiring readiness to assume augmented responsibilities and adaptability across environments and therapeutic areas.

A UNIQUELY DIVERSE CAREER

At Fortrea, your career path is yours to shape. We empower our team to steer their own development. Where are you in your career journey?

  • If you thrive in medical writing and want to remain deeply involved in science with high-profile clients, Fortrea is your destination.

  • If you are coming to a point where you want to try management, we offer comprehensive training and support to prepare you for leadership roles.

Your aspirations drive your journey with us.

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Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.

Other facts

Tech stack
Medical Writing,Clinical Regulatory Documents,Project Management,Stakeholder Management,Team Collaboration,Communication Skills,Efficacy Summaries,Safety Summaries,Clinical Study Protocols,Clinical Study Reports,Investigator Brochures,CTD/eCTD Format,Document Development,Strategic Planning,Decision-Making,Adaptability

About Fortrea

Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE) is a leading global clinical research organization (CRO) dedicated to providing innovative clinical development solutions to the life sciences industry. With over 30 years of clinical research experience, Fortrea has evolved from Covance and Labcorp into a pureplay CRO built for biotech, biopharma, medical device and diagnostic innovators.
Fortrea collaborates with both emerging and established companies to deliver agile, fit-for-purpose full service (FSO), functional service (FSP) and hybrid solutions. Fortrea provides comprehensive Phase I-IV clinical trial management, clinical pharmacology, and consulting services, backed by deep experience in more than 20 therapeutic areas.
Operating in approximately 100 countries, our diverse and talented team brings scientific rigor, operational excellence, and a strong investigator site network to every trial. By combining the best of our legacy experience with forward-thinking innovation, Fortrea brings predictability to clinical trial execution and helps transform aspirations into outcomes.
Together, exceptional is possible.
Learn more at Fortrea.com

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Biotechnology Research

What you'll do

  • You will lead the authoring and development of high complexity clinical regulatory documents while working closely with a key strategic client. Your role will involve managing writing projects, coordinating with stakeholders, and facilitating decision-making.

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What does a Principal Medical Writer do at Fortrea?

As a Principal Medical Writer at Fortrea, you will: you will lead the authoring and development of high complexity clinical regulatory documents while working closely with a key strategic client. Your role will involve managing writing projects, coordinating with stakeholders, and facilitating decision-making..

Why join Fortrea as a Principal Medical Writer?

Fortrea is a leading Biotechnology Research company.

Is the Principal Medical Writer position at Fortrea remote?

The Principal Medical Writer position at Fortrea is based in Portugal, Portugal and Greece. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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