Medical Writer Jobs in Massachusetts
Medical Writer jobs in Massachusetts are among the most active in the country, concentrated in the state's world-leading biopharma, medical device, and clinical research sectors, with openings from entry-level associates through senior regulatory affairs writers. Boston, Cambridge, and Waltham anchor most of the hiring, where established employers like Biogen, Sanofi, and Boston Scientific maintain significant medical writing teams. Regulatory submissions, clinical study reports, and grant writing are the most in-demand specialties across Massachusetts employers. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Senior Regulatory Medical Writer (FSP; Remote; US)
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development, and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.
Summarized Purpose:
We are excited to expand our Medical Writing FSP Team and are seeking candidates based in the US! As a remote-based Senior Medical Writer within the FSP team, you will provide high-quality medical and scientific writing from planning and coordination through delivery of final drafts to internal and external clients. You will collaborate with internal and external clients, supporting and enabling effective and efficient communication that results in operational excellence. The Senior Medical Writer may assist the program manager. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in authoring clinical regulatory documents; ideally they will also bring the versatility to author and support preclinical regulatory documents as part of a broader regulatory writing portfolio.
Essential Functions:
- Serves as a primary author who writes and provides input on routine clinical documents such as clinical study reports and study protocols and summarizes data from clinical studies.
- Serve as a primary author who writes complex clinical and scientific and program level documents, such as IBs, bioassay reports, INDs, and MAAs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information and ensure the accuracy and completeness of documents.
- Ensure documents align with regulatory guidelines, company standards, and industry best practices.
- Provide input on document content, structure, and presentation.
- Review and provide feedback on documents prepared by other team members.
- Manage timelines and deliverables for assigned projects.
- Mentor and provide oversight to junior medical writers and ensure high-quality deliverables
- Stay current with industry trends, guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
Education and Experience:
- 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 5+ years).
- Experience working in the pharmaceutical/CRO industry preferred.
- Additional qualifications in medical writing (AMWA; EMWA; RAC) advantageous.
- In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent data interpretation and medical writing skills, including grammatical, editorial, and proofreading skills
- Strong project management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills including problem solving.
- Strong negotiation skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong presentation skills
- Significant knowledge of global, regional, national, and other document development guidelines
- Great judgment and decision-making skills
- Excellent computer skills and skilled with client templates; Good knowledge of document management systems and other relevant applications (e.g., Excel, Outlook).
What We Offer:
At PPD clinical research services we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. We understand that you will want to grow both professionally and personally throughout your career, and therefore at PPD clinical research services you will benefit from an award-winning learning and development program, ensuring you reach your potential.
As well as being rewarded a competitive salary, we have an extensive benefits package based around the health and well-being of our employees. We have a flexible working culture, where PPD clinical research services truly value a work-life balance. We have grown sustainably year on year but continue to offer a collaborative environment, with teams of colleagues eager to share expertise and have fun together. We are a global organization but with a local feel. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation, and support patients in need.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $105,000.00–$125,000.00.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
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What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical writer jobs across Massachusetts.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or a related field
- Experience writing clinical study reports, protocols, or regulatory submission documents
- Familiarity with FDA guidelines, ICH standards, and regulatory affairs processes
- Strong proficiency with document management systems and structured authoring tools
- Ability to interpret and translate complex scientific data for varied audiences
- AMWA or BELS certification preferred by Massachusetts biopharma and device employers
Medical Writer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a medical writer in Massachusetts?
Medical writing in Massachusetts requires no state-issued license, so the path runs through education and credentials. Most Massachusetts employers expect at minimum a bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, pharmacy, or health-related field, with a graduate degree opening doors at biopharma and device companies in the Greater Boston area. Certifications from the American Medical Writers Association or the Board of Editors in the Life Sciences strengthen candidacy and are recognized by major Massachusetts employers.
Which companies hire medical writers in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring medical writers in Massachusetts right now include Veristat, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Laborie, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Massachusetts's dense concentration of biopharma headquarters and contract research organizations means medical writer openings appear year-round across both large corporations and mid-size clinical development firms.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most medical writer jobs?
Boston, Massachusetts, and Framingham lead medical writer openings in Massachusetts. Boston and Cambridge dominate because they host the headquarters and major U.S. offices of global biopharma companies, while Waltham and the Route 128 corridor attract biotechnology and medical device firms whose regulatory and clinical teams generate consistent demand for medical writing talent.
Are there remote medical writer jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, and more than most fields. Medical writing is fundamentally a desk-based, document-driven role that translates well to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 78% of medical writer openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting industry-wide flexibility. Regulatory writing and grant writing positions tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions tied to early-phase trial sites may expect more on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a medical writer in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a writing-adjacent role such as research associate, clinical data coordinator, or regulatory affairs assistant at one of Massachusetts's contract research organizations or biopharma companies. Many Greater Boston employers including large CROs hire junior medical writers from these lateral positions. Building a writing portfolio through published research, thesis work, or volunteer science communication strengthens applications, and pursuing an AMWA Essential Skills certificate signals seriousness to hiring managers evaluating candidates without direct experience.
Where can I find and apply to medical writer jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to medical writer jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings across biopharma, medical device, and clinical research employers. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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