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At Clario, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, we are driven by a shared mission to transform lives by advancing clinical research through innovation, expertise, and collaboration. The Biostatistics Medical Writer plays a key role in supporting cardiac safety and clinical trial reporting by partnering closely with Statistical and Scientific teams to deliver high-quality, compliant scientific documents for global sponsors.
This role is responsible for developing Expert Cardiac Safety Reports and Statistical Analysis Plans, as well as contributing to synopsis and protocol development. The position requires strong scientific writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage deliverables in a regulated, fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality standards.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement savings plan with company contribution
- Paid time off and company holidays
What You’ll Be Doing
- Create, edit/proofread, and finalize Expert Cardiac Safety Reports based on the output of the statistical analysis (Tables, Listings, and Figures) and the final conclusions of the Scientific team
- Work with the Statistical team to create, edit/proofread, and finalize the Statistical Analysis Plan(s)
- Manage Individual assigned project tasks and timelines once a study reaches the scientific reporting phase
- Interpret and incorporate key information from the appropriate source documents (e.g., study protocol, investigator’s brochure, scope of work, and internal study plan documents)
- Use subject area knowledge of clinical trial design, Clario products, and standard statistical analyses methods to write background sections of documents
- Insert statistical outputs into reports, interpret results, and write text for results sections, discussion, and summary as directed by the subject matter expert and/or statistical team, and circulate internally for review
- Edit, format, create and check hyperlinks, and perform medical writing quality control check of documents prior to sharing with the client
- Anticipate challenges or delays, and communicate status to project managers and statistical/scientific team
- Contribute to the team-level tracker
- Lead the medical writing aspects of the document revision process, both internally and with clients, including participating in teleconferences with clients as requested
- Work with the Statistical and Scientific teams to help sponsors with the development of synopsis and protocols for the cardiac safety component
- Overall management of Medical Writing timelines of all deliverables in terms of Expert Cardiac Safety Reports, Statistical Analysis Plans, and other outputs as needed
- Understand FDA/EMA regulations in regard to clinical trial reporting
- Create and maintain document templates and an internal style guide with standards based on industry best practices AMA style guide, and ICH/FDA/EMA guidance and regulations, as well as train and instruct the team in the use of templates and guidelines
- Lead or Attend regularly scheduled cross-functional planning meetings
- Contribute to manuscripts and/or scientific presentations through ongoing medical writing support
- Train new team members and perform other duties, assignments, or special projects as time and/or circumstances necessitate
- Evaluate department strategy, identify gaps, and initiate improvements in document creation processes
- Conduct onboarding and training on Medical Writing team/practices of staff
- Assist with the development, coordination, maintenance & enforcement of quality standard compliance, including creating SOPs, SWIs, Playbook/Checklists and Templates for team deliverables
What We Look For
- A degree in Science or Healthcare Related Field and 4+ years relevant industry experience
- Previous experience in medical or scientific writing for publications, reports, or grant submissions
- Knowledge of clinical trials environment and regulation
- Experience in clinical trials within a CRO or pharmaceutical research organization
- Ability to interpret statistical outputs (tables, figures, and listings) and write clear, concise descriptions of results
- Fluency with statistical concepts and medical terminology
- Knowledge of AMA style or demonstrated ability to learn and follow a style guide
- Familiarity with Clinical protocols and Statistical Analysis Plans, understanding of the pharmaceutical drug development process
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organization, analytical and communication skills
- Experience with Windows, Microsoft Office and Adobe products
- Ability to learn quickly, function independently, and handle increasing levels of responsibility
- Familiarity with Clario products and service lines
- Ability to work in a group setting and independently, adjusting to rapidly changing priorities
At Clario, our purpose is to transform lives by unlocking better evidence. It’s a cause that unites and inspires us. It’s why we come to work—and how we empower our people to make a positive impact every day. Whether you're advancing clinical science, building innovative technology, or supporting our global teams, your work helps bring life-changing therapies to patients faster.
Clario is an equal opportunity employer. Clario evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

At Clario, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, we are driven by a shared mission to transform lives by advancing clinical research through innovation, expertise, and collaboration. The Biostatistics Medical Writer plays a key role in supporting cardiac safety and clinical trial reporting by partnering closely with Statistical and Scientific teams to deliver high-quality, compliant scientific documents for global sponsors.
This role is responsible for developing Expert Cardiac Safety Reports and Statistical Analysis Plans, as well as contributing to synopsis and protocol development. The position requires strong scientific writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage deliverables in a regulated, fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality standards.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement savings plan with company contribution
- Paid time off and company holidays
What You’ll Be Doing
- Create, edit/proofread, and finalize Expert Cardiac Safety Reports based on the output of the statistical analysis (Tables, Listings, and Figures) and the final conclusions of the Scientific team
- Work with the Statistical team to create, edit/proofread, and finalize the Statistical Analysis Plan(s)
- Manage Individual assigned project tasks and timelines once a study reaches the scientific reporting phase
- Interpret and incorporate key information from the appropriate source documents (e.g., study protocol, investigator’s brochure, scope of work, and internal study plan documents)
- Use subject area knowledge of clinical trial design, Clario products, and standard statistical analyses methods to write background sections of documents
- Insert statistical outputs into reports, interpret results, and write text for results sections, discussion, and summary as directed by the subject matter expert and/or statistical team, and circulate internally for review
- Edit, format, create and check hyperlinks, and perform medical writing quality control check of documents prior to sharing with the client
- Anticipate challenges or delays, and communicate status to project managers and statistical/scientific team
- Contribute to the team-level tracker
- Lead the medical writing aspects of the document revision process, both internally and with clients, including participating in teleconferences with clients as requested
- Work with the Statistical and Scientific teams to help sponsors with the development of synopsis and protocols for the cardiac safety component
- Overall management of Medical Writing timelines of all deliverables in terms of Expert Cardiac Safety Reports, Statistical Analysis Plans, and other outputs as needed
- Understand FDA/EMA regulations in regard to clinical trial reporting
- Create and maintain document templates and an internal style guide with standards based on industry best practices AMA style guide, and ICH/FDA/EMA guidance and regulations, as well as train and instruct the team in the use of templates and guidelines
- Lead or Attend regularly scheduled cross-functional planning meetings
- Contribute to manuscripts and/or scientific presentations through ongoing medical writing support
- Train new team members and perform other duties, assignments, or special projects as time and/or circumstances necessitate
- Evaluate department strategy, identify gaps, and initiate improvements in document creation processes
- Conduct onboarding and training on Medical Writing team/practices of staff
- Assist with the development, coordination, maintenance & enforcement of quality standard compliance, including creating SOPs, SWIs, Playbook/Checklists and Templates for team deliverables
What We Look For
- A degree in Science or Healthcare Related Field and 4+ years relevant industry experience
- Previous experience in medical or scientific writing for publications, reports, or grant submissions
- Knowledge of clinical trials environment and regulation
- Experience in clinical trials within a CRO or pharmaceutical research organization
- Ability to interpret statistical outputs (tables, figures, and listings) and write clear, concise descriptions of results
- Fluency with statistical concepts and medical terminology
- Knowledge of AMA style or demonstrated ability to learn and follow a style guide
- Familiarity with Clinical protocols and Statistical Analysis Plans, understanding of the pharmaceutical drug development process
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organization, analytical and communication skills
- Experience with Windows, Microsoft Office and Adobe products
- Ability to learn quickly, function independently, and handle increasing levels of responsibility
- Familiarity with Clario products and service lines
- Ability to work in a group setting and independently, adjusting to rapidly changing priorities
At Clario, our purpose is to transform lives by unlocking better evidence. It’s a cause that unites and inspires us. It’s why we come to work—and how we empower our people to make a positive impact every day. Whether you're advancing clinical science, building innovative technology, or supporting our global teams, your work helps bring life-changing therapies to patients faster.
Clario is an equal opportunity employer. Clario evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Medical Writer
Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or its equivalent in a relevant field like life sciences, pharmacy, or communications. If your master's is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation completed before targeting roles, since PERM audits often scrutinize foreign degree equivalencies.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, and medical device firms regularly sponsor Medical Writers through PERM. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by green card filing activity, so you're applying to companies that have already run the PERM recruitment process for this role.
Understand how the PERM recruitment window affects your timeline
Employers must advertise the Medical Writer role through DOL-mandated recruitment steps before filing your PERM application. This process typically takes four to six months before your I-140 petition is even submitted, so negotiate your start date and any relocation plans around that window.
Verify your salary offer meets DOL prevailing wage
Before accepting an offer, check the wage level for your specific Medical Writer job title and work location using the OFLC Wage Search. PERM applications are rejected if the offered wage falls below the DOL-certified prevailing wage, and renegotiating after filing is not possible.
Ask employers whether EB-2 or EB-3 fits your background
Some employers default to EB-3 for Medical Writers even when candidates qualify for EB-2. If your role requires an advanced degree and your background supports it, ask your employer's immigration counsel to evaluate both options, since EB-2 carries priority date advantages for most nationalities.
Distinguish PERM sponsorship from H-1B when negotiating
Unlike H-1B, PERM-based green card sponsorship is permanent and not subject to an annual lottery. Employers bear most filing costs and must demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available, so come prepared to explain your specialized regulatory or clinical writing background during the offer conversation.
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Find Medical Writer JobsMedical Writer Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Medical Writer roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Medical Writer positions most often qualify under EB-2 when the role requires an advanced degree in a life science, pharmacy, or related field, or under EB-3 when a bachelor's degree meets the minimum requirement. The classification depends on what the employer documents as the actual minimum requirement for the specific position during the PERM process, not just the candidate's own credentials.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Medical Writer?
PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency rather than temporary status, and it isn't subject to an annual lottery or numerical cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification, followed by I-140 filing and adjustment of status, typically takes two to four years or more depending on your country of birth and USCIS processing queues, compared to H-1B approval in a few months.
What documentation should a foreign Medical Writer prepare before applying for sponsored roles?
You'll need academic transcripts and a foreign credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., a detailed employment history showing relevant regulatory or clinical writing experience, and copies of any published work or submission documents that demonstrate your technical writing scope. Employers and their immigration counsel use this documentation to establish your qualifications during the PERM recruitment and I-140 filing stages.
How can I find Medical Writer employers that sponsor green cards?
Search Migrate Mate to identify pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO, and medical device companies with documented green card sponsorship history for Medical Writer or related roles. Focusing your applications on employers who have completed PERM filings before significantly reduces the risk of an employer declining to sponsor mid-process due to unfamiliarity with the requirements.
Can my employer sponsor me for a green card if I'm currently on an H-1B as a Medical Writer?
Yes. Employers can initiate PERM labor certification while you remain in valid H-1B status, and you can extend your H-1B beyond the standard six-year cap under AC21 rules once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is more than 365 days old. USCIS allows concurrent H-1B extensions and pending adjustment of status applications, so your work authorization remains uninterrupted during the green card process.
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