Principal Medical Writer Jobs in Georgia

Principal Medical Writer jobs in Georgia are consistently in demand, with the bulk of hiring concentrated in pharmaceutical, biotech, and clinical research organizations anchored in Atlanta, along with growing activity in Athens and Savannah. Major employers with a lasting Georgia presence include Emory Healthcare, Pfizer's Atlanta operations, and ICON plc, all of which regularly seek writers at the principal level. Regulatory affairs documentation, oncology clinical study reports, and NDA submission packages are among the most sought-after specialties in the state. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles21
Top employerBOLDSCIENCE
Top cityAtlanta, GA
Cities hiring10
Work type62% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Gulfstream Aerospace
Tech Writer II
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Gulfstream Aerospace
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Tech Writer II
Gulfstream Aerospace
Savannah, Georgia
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Omega Bio-Tek
Scientific Content Writer - Marketing
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Scientific Content Writer - Marketing
Omega Bio-Tek
Norcross, Georgia
Business Operations
Customer Success
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in biology
51-200

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Tag Marketing
Marketing Content Writer and Social Media Manager
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Tag Marketing
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Marketing Content Writer and Social Media Manager
Tag Marketing
Buford, Georgia
Communications
Content & Communications
Public Relations (PR)
$39k.82 - $59k/yr
On-Site

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PTSD Foundation of America
Grant Writer
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Grant Writer
PTSD Foundation of America
Atlanta, Georgia
Business Development
Program Management
Project Management
$55k - $65k/yr
Bachelor's degree in communications

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BOLDSCIENCE
Lead Medical Writer
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Lead Medical Writer
BOLDSCIENCE
Atlanta, Georgia
Communications
Content & Communications
Public Relations (PR)
Remote (US)

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Principal Medical Writer Jobs by City in Georgia

Where Georgia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Alpharetta
2 jobs
Athens
1 job
Buford
1 job
Duluth
1 job
Kennesaw
1 job
Norcross
1 job
Savannah
1 job
Stockbridge
1 job

Principal Medical Writer Job Market in Georgia

A snapshot from current Georgia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

BOLDSCIENCE
BOLDSCIENCE2 open roles
DMI
DMI1 open role
Remote
Remote1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Georgia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in principal medical writer jobs across Georgia.

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or a related scientific field
  • Minimum five to eight years of medical writing experience in regulatory or clinical settings
  • Demonstrated expertise preparing FDA submission documents including CSRs and INDs
  • Proficiency with ICH guidelines and Good Clinical Practice documentation standards
  • Experience leading writing teams or mentoring junior medical writers on complex projects
  • Strong background in oncology, cardiovascular, or rare disease therapeutic areas preferred

Principal Medical Writer Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a principal medical writer in Georgia?

Reaching the principal level in Georgia typically requires an advanced degree in a life science or health-related field combined with substantial regulatory writing experience. While Georgia does not issue a state license specifically for medical writers, many Georgia employers recognize the American Medical Writers Association credential as a professional benchmark. Candidates who build portfolios of FDA submission documents at Atlanta-area CROs or pharmaceutical companies and take on mentorship responsibilities move most reliably into principal roles.

Which companies hire principal medical writers in Georgia?

Employers hiring principal medical writers in Georgia right now include BOLDSCIENCE, DMI, and Remote, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Georgia's concentration of clinical research organizations and academic medical centers in the Atlanta corridor drives consistent demand at the principal level throughout the year.

Which Georgia cities have the most principal medical writer jobs?

Atlanta, Alpharetta, and Athens account for the largest share of principal medical writer openings in Georgia. Atlanta dominates due to its dense cluster of pharmaceutical companies, CROs, and academic medical institutions including Emory and Georgia Tech, while any openings appearing in smaller markets are typically tied to satellite offices of those same large employers or remote-eligible roles posted to a Georgia address.

Are there remote principal medical writer jobs in Georgia?

Yes, and more than most fields. Medical writing is fundamentally document-based work that translates well to remote arrangements, making it one of the more remote-accessible roles in the healthcare sector. About 38% of principal medical writer openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting widespread adoption across CROs and pharma companies. Regulatory writing and manuscript development tend to be the most fully remote sub-functions, while roles involving close cross-functional team leadership are more often hybrid.

How can I get hired as a principal medical writer in Georgia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a junior or associate medical writer role at one of the large contract research organizations with Georgia operations, where you build hands-on regulatory writing experience under supervision. Emory's research enterprise and Georgia-based CROs frequently hire writers from adjacent roles such as clinical data coordinator, regulatory affairs associate, or research scientist. Earning the American Medical Writers Association foundational credential and assembling a portfolio of even unpublished sample documents, such as mock CSRs or literature reviews, strengthens applications for entry-level writing positions that can lead to the principal track.

Where can I find and apply to principal medical writer jobs in Georgia?

You can find and apply to principal medical writer jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, therapeutic area background, and preferred work arrangement, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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