Position: Medical Writer
Location: Fully Remote - Greece or Portugal
Client: Clinical Research Organisation
Type: 9 months contract - starting in June 2026
Main Responsibilities
Independently author a wide range of study-level clinical documents, from simple to complex, including:
Protocols and protocol outlines
Subject Information and Informed Consent documents
Lay summaries of clinical trial results
Investigator Brochures (IBs)
Lead the medical writing process by proactively collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to develop high-quality content
Drive discussions, facilitate decision-making, and ensure alignment with project strategies within all documentation
Manage the end-to-end authoring and review process, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project timelines
Lead meetings related to project- or trial-specific medical writing activities and ensure outcomes are clearly defined and executed
Interpret, analyze, and summarize clinical data effectively for inclusion in documents
Support senior medical writers in the preparation of regulatory submissions and other complex clinical documents, as needed
Ensure all documents meet quality standards, regulatory expectations, and stakeholder requirements
Main Requirements
Advanced degree (Ph D or Master's) in a relevant scientific or medical field
Minimum of 4 years of medical writing experience, including at least 1–2 years in a project lead capacity
Demonstrated ability to work independently, taking ownership of document development and driving processes forward
Proven experience leading authoring activities, including stakeholder collaboration, content development, and review management
Strong understanding of clinical research documentation and processes
Ability to interpret and present complex scientific and clinical data clearly and accurately
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to lead discussions and influence decisions
Experience with regulatory submissions is advantageous but not essential
ABOUT PLANET PHARMA
Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.
Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.
We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
