Principal Medical Writer Jobs in Texas

Principal Medical Writer jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in pharmaceutical, clinical research, and medical device industries across Houston, Dallas, and Austin. Major employers with deep Texas roots include Abbott, AbbVie, and MD Anderson Cancer Center, all of which maintain ongoing demand for senior medical writing talent. The most sought-after specialties are regulatory submissions, clinical study reports, and oncology-focused documentation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles97
Top employerSaronic Technologies
Top cityAustin, TX
Cities hiring30
Work type78% On-site
Top industryEnergy

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RideNow Group
Service Writer - RideNow Weatherford
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RideNow Group
New 4h ago
Service Writer - RideNow Weatherford
RideNow Group
Weatherford, Texas
Business Operations
Performance Marketing
Project Management
1,001-5,000

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United Rentals
Service Writer
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United Rentals
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Service Writer
United Rentals
La Porte, Texas
Administrative & Office Support
Customer Service & Support
Procurement & Supply Chain
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union
Knowledge Management Technical Writer
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Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union
Added 2d ago
Knowledge Management Technical Writer
Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union
San Antonio, Texas
Content Marketing
Copywriting & Editorial
Technical Product & Program Management
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Sonar
Developer Writer
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Sonar
Added 2d ago
Developer Writer
Sonar
Austin, Texas
Software Engineering
Systems Administration
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
201-500

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ENERCON SERVICES, INC
Procedure Writer
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ENERCON SERVICES, INC
Added 3d ago
Procedure Writer
ENERCON SERVICES, INC
Glen Rose, Texas
Content Marketing
Copywriting & Editorial
Technical Product & Program Management
$80 - $100/hr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Principal Medical Writer Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Dallas
15 jobs
San Antonio
10 jobs
Irving
5 jobs
Plano
2 jobs
La Porte
2 jobs
Fort Hood
2 jobs
Carrollton
2 jobs

Principal Medical Writer Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

Saronic Technologies
Saronic Technologies4 open roles
ECS Limited
ECS Limited3 open roles
Aramco
Aramco2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Energy
  • Education
  • Technology & Software
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Automotive

What Texas Employers Look For

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

  • Advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or a related scientific discipline required
  • Minimum five years of medical writing experience in pharmaceutical or clinical settings
  • Demonstrated expertise in regulatory submissions including NDA, BLA, or IND documents
  • Strong knowledge of ICH guidelines, FDA regulations, and GCP requirements
  • Experience leading or mentoring junior medical writers on complex documentation projects
  • Proficiency with document management systems such as Veeva Vault or similar platforms

Principal Medical Writer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a principal medical writer in Texas?

The concrete path to a principal medical writer role in Texas begins with an advanced degree in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, or a closely related field, followed by several years of progressively senior medical writing experience. Texas does not require a state-issued license to practice medical writing, but employers consistently expect a portfolio of regulatory documents and familiarity with FDA submission standards. Earning the American Medical Writers Association certification strengthens candidacy significantly in the competitive Texas market.

Which companies hire principal medical writers in Texas?

Employers hiring principal medical writers in Texas right now include Saronic Technologies, ECS Limited, and Aramco, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Texas's large concentration of pharmaceutical headquarters, contract research organizations, and major academic medical centers keeps demand for senior medical writing talent consistently high across the state.

Which Texas cities have the most principal medical writer jobs?

Austin, Dallas, and Houston have the most principal medical writer openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its dense cluster of energy-to-life-sciences crossover companies, the Texas Medical Center, and major oncology institutions, while Dallas and Austin draw demand from pharmaceutical corporate offices, contract research organizations, and a growing medical device sector anchored by large regional employers.

Are there remote principal medical writer jobs in Texas?

Yes, and more than most fields, because medical writing is fundamentally a desk-based, document-focused discipline that translates well to distributed work. About 22% of principal medical writer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how widely the industry has adopted flexible arrangements since clinical documentation requires no physical presence. Regulatory writing, literature reviews, and clinical study reports are the functions most commonly offered in fully remote formats.

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

The most realistic entry path is through a medical writing associate or junior regulatory writer role at a Texas contract research organization or pharmaceutical company, which provides structured mentorship and exposure to FDA submission workflows. Large Texas employers such as ICON and PPD run associate medical writer programs that accept candidates with strong scientific writing portfolios even without direct industry experience. Building a portfolio of sample clinical summaries, regulatory briefing documents, or publication manuscripts and pairing it with the American Medical Writers Association's Essential Skills Certificate gives candidates a clear advantage when competing for entry-level openings.

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

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

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