Principal Medical Writer Jobs in North Carolina
Principal Medical Writer jobs in North Carolina concentrate in pharmaceutical research, contract research organizations, and medical device development, making the state one of the more active markets for senior-level medical writing talent on the East Coast. The heaviest hiring is in and around the Research Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill), Charlotte, and Wilmington, where employers such as Novo Nordisk, Syneos Health, and Pfizer maintain substantial operations. Regulatory submissions, clinical study reports, and oncology documentation are the most consistently sought specializations. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Location: Morrisville, NC, United States
Job ID: 25109668-OTHLOC-1500-2DMD-2DR
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Sr. Principal Medical Writer - Regulatory Submission Docs (ISE/ISS/Clinical Overview - Must Have) - Oncology PreferredOur Clinical Solutions team members act with a drug development mindset, applying their years of experience and deep expertise to truly understand customer needs and represent those in the solutions we shape.
Whether you join us in a Functional Service Provider partnership or a Full-Service environment, you’ll collaborate with passionate problem solvers, innovating as a team to help our customers achieve their goals. We are agile and driven to deliver – for one another, our customers, and, most importantly, for those in need.
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Why Syneos Health
- We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
- We are committed to building an inclusive culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Central to this is our purpose – Driven to Deliver – which captures the passion of our colleagues to show up each day and shape solutions that have the ability to dramatically impact someone’s life.
- We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because we know that when we bring together smart colleagues from across the world, we can shape the future of healthcare, driving impact for customers and defining the pace of patient progress.
Job Responsibilities
Job Summary:
The Principal Medical Writer I is responsible for the development of clinical documents for submissions to regulatory authorities globally.
Provides strategic direction to cross-functional project teams with minimal oversight to ensure that clinical documents (eg, Investigators' Brochures [IBs], Clinical Study Reports [CSRs], and marketing authorization submission documents) accurately and consistently present key data-driven clinical messages in accordance with program goals and regulatory requirements.
Writes or provides direction and leadership to other writers to ensure the timely delivery of high quality documents that are scientifically rigorous, logically organized, and have accurate data presentation and interpretation.
Oversees the medical writing activities of multiple compounds and serves as lead writer for individual summary documents.
Has a broad understanding of clinical research processes and global regulatory document standards.
Mentors less experienced writers.
Reports to a Director of Medical Writing or above.
Responsibilities:
Develop regulatory documents for submission to regulatory agencies globally, in accordance with ICH and other global guidelines, standards and processes, and the client authoring standards, as applicable, in adherence with study/project timelines and corporate objectives.
Manage medical writing projects, including developing timelines (working with the study/project teams, as necessary) and communication with cross-functional team members to maintain awareness of review cycles and expectations.
Participate in cross-functional meetings to provide input regarding medical writing deliverables, timelines, and any process(es) needed for the completion of regulatory documents.
Review other documents associated with the assigned project(s) (eg, Protocols and Statistical Analysis Plans), as appropriate.
Participate in cross-functional process improvement initiatives.
Participate in defining and writing standard operating procedures and best practices for an efficient preparation of quality documents.
Manage internal and contract medical writing resources as required to ensure timely completion of assigned projects.
Mentor more junior medical writing staff.
Minimum Requirements and Competencies:
Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree in a relevant scientific/clinical/regulatory field preferred.
At least 5 years of medical writing experience in the biopharmaceutical/CRO industry required or comparable experience within clinical or preclinical development.
Proficiency in organizing and communicating clinical information required with minimal oversight.
Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills are required.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills needed to work effectively in a team environment.
Proficient understanding and knowledge of global regulatory requirements needed and knowledge of therapeutic areas in all phases of clinical development desired.
Proficient in MS Word. Experience with an electronic document management system and templates is required.
At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position may include a company car or car allowance, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance, and flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.
Salary Range:
$95,000.00 - $210,900.00The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.
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Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients.
No matter what your role is, you’ll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health.
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Additional Information
Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.
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What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in principal medical writer jobs across North Carolina.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in life sciences, pharmacy, or a related scientific field
- Minimum five years of medical writing experience including regulatory document authorship
- Demonstrated expertise in ICH guidelines, FDA submissions, and clinical trial documentation
- Proficiency authoring clinical study reports, IBs, and INDs or NDAs independently
- Strong project management skills with ability to lead writing teams or mentor junior writers
- Experience in a CRO, pharma, or biotech environment with cross-functional team collaboration
Principal Medical Writer Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a principal medical writer in North Carolina?
Principal medical writing is not a state-licensed profession in North Carolina, so there is no board exam or state registration required. The typical path into a senior role starts with a graduate degree in life sciences, pharmacy, medicine, or a closely related field, followed by several years writing regulatory and clinical documents at a CRO, pharma company, or biotech. North Carolina's Research Triangle concentration means many candidates build early experience at mid-size CROs before moving into principal roles at larger sponsors headquartered in the region.
Which companies hire principal medical writers in North Carolina?
Employers hiring principal medical writers in North Carolina right now include サイネオス・ヘルス, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. North Carolina's Research Triangle and its dense cluster of pharmaceutical and CRO headquarters means hiring stays relatively consistent across the year rather than spiking seasonally.
Which North Carolina cities have the most principal medical writer jobs?
Morrisville account for the largest share of principal medical writer openings in North Carolina. The Research Triangle anchors most of the volume given its concentration of CRO headquarters, major pharma operations, and proximity to Duke, UNC, and NC State, while Charlotte draws openings tied to regional biotech and medical device companies with regulatory affairs functions.
How can I get hired as a principal medical writer in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a junior or associate medical writer role at one of the many CROs operating in the Research Triangle, such as Syneos Health or Labcorp Drug Development, which regularly onboard candidates from scientific writing, clinical research, or graduate research backgrounds. Building a portfolio of SOPs, literature reviews, or academic regulatory documents strengthens an application. A credential from the American Medical Writers Association is recognized by North Carolina employers and signals commitment when hands-on industry experience is limited.
Where can I find and apply to principal medical writer jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to principal medical writer jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings in the state. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and the North Carolina locations or remote arrangements you prefer, and apply directly to whichever positions fit.
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