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A global biopharmaceutical company on a mission to Solve On, Incyte follows science to find solutions for patients with unmet medical needs. Through the discovery, development, and commercialization of proprietary therapeutics, Incyte has established a portfolio of first-in-class medicines for patients and a strong pipeline of products in Hematology, Oncology and Inflammation and Autoimmunity
Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Incyte has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Job Summary (Primary function)
The Associate Director, Principal Medical Writer II 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.
Essential Functions of the Job (Key responsibilities)
- Lead or participate in defining and writing standard operating procedures and best practices for an efficient preparation of quality documents. Provides guidance and support to less experienced medical writing staff.
- Lead or participate in cross-functional process improvement initiatives.
- Review other documents associated with the assigned project(s) (eg, Protocols and Statistical Analysis Plans), as appropriate.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings to provide input regarding medical writing deliverables, timelines, and any process(es) needed for the completion of regulatory documents.
- Lead, manage, and coordinate all internal and external clinical medical writing activities associated with the preparation, compilation, and submission of applications to regulatory authorities globally for the assigned programs/compounds.
- Develop regulatory documents for submission to regulatory agencies globally, in accordance with ICH and other global guidelines, standards and processes, and Incyte authoring standards, as applicable, in adherence with study/project timelines and corporate objectives.
Qualifications (Minimal acceptable level of education, work experience, and competency)
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. Advanced degree in a relevant scientific/clinical/regulatory field or equivalent experience preferred.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills needed to work effectively in a team environment.
- Proficient in MS Word. Experience with an electronic document management system and templates is required.
- Proficient understanding and knowledge of global regulatory requirements needed and knowledge of therapeutic areas in all phases of clinical development preferred.
- Excellent project management skills including in depth understanding of clinical timelines (study and submission level) and working knowledge of roles of other functional areas and the interdependencies among groups.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret clinical and scientific data with minimal oversight; ability to define data presentation to meet key messages developed by the clinical team.
- Ability to interact effectively with colleagues and leaders at all levels, proactively facilitating effective information exchange and communication, including problem solving and issue resolution.
- Demonstrated ability to independently lead the development, review, and approval of clinical documents and the ability to identify any new or unique document types that may require a different approach.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.
Incyte Corporation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We Respect Your Privacy
Learn more at: http://www.incyte.com/privacy-policy
The Incyte hiring organization processes your personal data to manage your job application in order to enter into an employment relationship with you if you are the successful candidate.
During the process, you may be asked to respond to questions that will screen out your application if you do not meet certain objective criteria required by the job. You can learn more about this process here.
You may have the right to access, delete, restrict, edit, move, or object to the use of your personal data. You may also have a right to report concerns to the authority responsible for data privacy in the country where the position is based or where you live or work.
You can learn more about Incyte’s data protection practices here. By accessing this link you can learn about the types of personal data we collect, how we use it, whether collection and processing is optional, sources of the personal data we process, how it is shared, where it is stored or transferred to, how long we keep it, and contact information for Incyte, Incyte’s data protection officer, and your supervisory authority (if applicable).
Please contact privacy@incyte.com if you have any questions or concerns or would like to exercise your rights.
A global biopharmaceutical company on a mission to Solve On, Incyte follows science to find solutions for patients with unmet medical needs. Through the discovery, development, and commercialization of proprietary therapeutics, Incyte has established a portfolio of first-in-class medicines for patients and a strong pipeline of products in Hematology, Oncology and Inflammation and Autoimmunity
Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Incyte has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Job Summary (Primary function)
The Associate Director, Principal Medical Writer II 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.
Essential Functions of the Job (Key responsibilities)
- Lead or participate in defining and writing standard operating procedures and best practices for an efficient preparation of quality documents. Provides guidance and support to less experienced medical writing staff.
- Lead or participate in cross-functional process improvement initiatives.
- Review other documents associated with the assigned project(s) (eg, Protocols and Statistical Analysis Plans), as appropriate.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings to provide input regarding medical writing deliverables, timelines, and any process(es) needed for the completion of regulatory documents.
- Lead, manage, and coordinate all internal and external clinical medical writing activities associated with the preparation, compilation, and submission of applications to regulatory authorities globally for the assigned programs/compounds.
- Develop regulatory documents for submission to regulatory agencies globally, in accordance with ICH and other global guidelines, standards and processes, and Incyte authoring standards, as applicable, in adherence with study/project timelines and corporate objectives.
Qualifications (Minimal acceptable level of education, work experience, and competency)
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. Advanced degree in a relevant scientific/clinical/regulatory field or equivalent experience preferred.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills needed to work effectively in a team environment.
- Proficient in MS Word. Experience with an electronic document management system and templates is required.
- Proficient understanding and knowledge of global regulatory requirements needed and knowledge of therapeutic areas in all phases of clinical development preferred.
- Excellent project management skills including in depth understanding of clinical timelines (study and submission level) and working knowledge of roles of other functional areas and the interdependencies among groups.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret clinical and scientific data with minimal oversight; ability to define data presentation to meet key messages developed by the clinical team.
- Ability to interact effectively with colleagues and leaders at all levels, proactively facilitating effective information exchange and communication, including problem solving and issue resolution.
- Demonstrated ability to independently lead the development, review, and approval of clinical documents and the ability to identify any new or unique document types that may require a different approach.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.
Incyte Corporation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We Respect Your Privacy
Learn more at: http://www.incyte.com/privacy-policy
The Incyte hiring organization processes your personal data to manage your job application in order to enter into an employment relationship with you if you are the successful candidate.
During the process, you may be asked to respond to questions that will screen out your application if you do not meet certain objective criteria required by the job. You can learn more about this process here.
You may have the right to access, delete, restrict, edit, move, or object to the use of your personal data. You may also have a right to report concerns to the authority responsible for data privacy in the country where the position is based or where you live or work.
You can learn more about Incyte’s data protection practices here. By accessing this link you can learn about the types of personal data we collect, how we use it, whether collection and processing is optional, sources of the personal data we process, how it is shared, where it is stored or transferred to, how long we keep it, and contact information for Incyte, Incyte’s data protection officer, and your supervisory authority (if applicable).
Please contact privacy@incyte.com if you have any questions or concerns or would like to exercise your rights.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote principal medical writer jobs.
- Advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or a related field plus substantial medical writing experience
- Demonstrated authorship of regulatory documents including clinical study reports and module 2 summaries
- Deep knowledge of ICH guidelines, FDA regulations, and EMA submission requirements
- Proficiency with document management systems and structured authoring tools such as eCTD publishing platforms
- Experience leading cross-functional teams across clinical, regulatory, and statistical functions
- AMWA or RAC certification preferred for senior regulatory medical writing positions
Tips for Your Remote Principal Medical Writer Job Search
Build a remote-ready writing portfolio
Compile regulatory documents, clinical study reports, or manuscripts you've authored or co-authored into a shareable portfolio. Remote hiring managers can't watch you work, so concrete document samples do the persuading a conversation alone can't.
Signal async communication skills explicitly
Remote principal medical writer roles depend on clear written handoffs with medical directors, statisticians, and regulatory teams across time zones. Highlight experience coordinating document reviews asynchronously, managing comment matrices, or driving cross-functional alignment without real-time meetings.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote principal medical writer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your document type expertise and apply directly before postings fill. Applying in the first 48 hours consistently improves response rates for remote roles.
Demonstrate proficiency with remote collaboration tools
Name the document management systems, eTMF platforms, and version-control workflows you've used in distributed teams. Remote employers screen for writers who can operate inside existing document ecosystems without requiring tool onboarding time.
Remote Principal Medical Writer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote principal medical writer job?
Remote principal medical writer roles go to candidates who can demonstrate deep regulatory writing expertise and the self-direction to manage complex documents without in-office oversight. Pharma companies, CROs, and medcomms agencies hiring remotely screen heavily for experience with clinical study reports, manuscripts, or regulatory submissions, plus strong async written communication. A portfolio of real documents and evidence you can hit deadlines independently will set you apart.
Which companies hire remote principal medical writers?
Companies hiring remote principal medical writers right now include Veristat, ASRC Federal, and Syneos Health, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first CROs, distributed medical communications agencies, and large pharmaceutical companies with decentralized medical affairs teams are the most consistent sources of fully remote openings in this role.
Can you get a remote principal medical writer job with no experience?
Yes, but it's harder remotely, since you'll need to demonstrate independence from day one without on-site mentoring. Entry paths include remote roles at medical communications agencies that hire junior writers, contract or freelance regulatory projects that build a document portfolio, and advanced science degrees that signal writing readiness. Showing completed writing samples, even from academic or volunteer projects, opens more doors than credentials alone.
Do you need a degree for remote principal medical writer jobs?
Usually, but the field matters more than the credential level itself. Most remote employers expect a life sciences, pharmacy, or medical degree, though some agencies weight a strong portfolio of regulatory or clinical documents over the specific degree type. Demonstrated fluency with ICH guidelines, clinical data interpretation, and document structure can carry a candidate whose degree is adjacent rather than exact.
Which industries hire the most remote principal medical writers?
The sectors hiring the most remote principal medical writers are Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These industries rely on distributed medical affairs and regulatory teams that can produce submissions, publications, and clinical documents without requiring writers to sit in a single office.
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