Medical Writer

General role description

Medical Writers work closely with clinical and regulatory teams to produce high-quality written documents that support clinical trials and scientific communication.

These roles are essential in translating technical data into accessible, accurate content that meets both scientific and organisational standards.

Depending on the setting, this may include supporting regulatory processes, client communications, or clinical documentation.

Key responsibilities

  • Prepare clinical documents such as study protocols, investigator brochures, and clinical study reports
  • Edit and revise content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency
  • Follow established style guides and templates in line with sponsor or organisational expectations
  • Work alongside research, clinical, or project teams to support communication goals
  • Manage multiple writing tasks across a variety of projects and deadlines.

Workplace settings

  • Contract Research Organisations (CROs)
  • Medical writing roles in agencies or organisations supporting healthcare and clinical trials.

Required qualifications

  • A degree in a health or life sciences field is typically expected.

Other notable requirements

Medical Writers often need:

  • Experience in medical writing or scientific content development
  • Familiarity with clinical research processes is often valued
  • Excellent written communication and attention to detail
  • Ability to edit scientific or clinical content for different audiences
  • Capable of managing concurrent writing assignments with deadlines.

Common Next Roles

Senior Medical Writer

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