Remote Senior Medical Writer Jobs
Remote Senior Medical Writer jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed CROs, biotech companies, and medical communications agencies actively building location-independent teams. Employers hiring remotely right now include BOLDSCIENCE, BGBx, and Veristat, with demand concentrated in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Science & Research, and Medical Devices. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description
Synterex, Inc. is a global consortium of highly experienced clinical development professionals specializing in medical writing, submission publishing, and clinical science and operations support. Synterex offers remote or on-site services, with a focus on providing clear, concise, accurate, and fully compliant documentation, from early drug development through post-approval.
Synterex is seeking an organized, motivated, and collaborative individual for our medical writing team. The senior medical writer will partner cross-functionally with client teams in Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Regulatory, and Program Management in leading the planning and preparation of high-quality clinical regulatory documents. The medical writer may produce protocols, publications, study reports, investigator brochures, narratives, and module documents, according to client and agency guidelines, to support drug development under brisk timelines.
Location: Fully remote, but must be able to attend key (e.g., roundtable or kickoff) meetings on site with clients as requested.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead the execution of documents, including project management tasks such as creating, maintaining, and communicating timelines
- Coordinate cross-functional client contributors and stakeholders as well as internal resources (e.g., quality control [QC], publishing) to ensure timely completion of documents
- Ensure document development adheres to any relevant client processes, templates, and instructional documents
- Serve as an expert on client document management system and related tools, templates, and procedures to ensure efficient document development
- Lead document message development in collaboration with client
- Interpret data and create shell documents to support authoring
- Plan and lead kickoff meetings
- Facilitate resolution of review feedback including planning and leading comment resolution meetings (curate review comments to ensure meetings are efficient)
- Follow-up with individual team members as needed to resolve outstanding review feedback
- Ensure consistency among client programs in terms of messaging, formatting, and presentation of documents
- Conduct literature searches as needed
- Perform peer QC review as needed
- Contribute to medical writing operational initiatives (e.g., templates, style guides, reference management), if needed
Requirements
- Experience (5+ years) as a medical writer in the CRO/biotech/pharmaceutical field
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field
- Oncology, Infectious Disease, or Vaccine experience desired
- Experience desired in writing clinical study reports, protocols, protocol amendments, investigator brochures, module 2, and module 5 documents
- Flexibility to work across multiple therapeutic areas, if needed
- Experience writing documents according to established processes and document templates
- Familiarity with lean authoring approaches and structured content management
- Familiarity with the requirements for preparation of key clinical and regulatory documents, including ICH and US regulatory requirements; working knowledge of ex-US regulatory requirements is desired
- Expertise with Microsoft Word and other Microsoft applications
- Experience developing documents using document management systems, collaborative authoring tools, and review tools
- Comfortable adapting to new tools and technologies, if needed
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in the face of competing priorities
- Service-oriented and proactive approach to project management
- Excellent conflict management and negotiation skills
- Comfortable providing suggestions based on previous experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
For further information or to apply, please reach out to careers@synterex.com.
Synterex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Synterex participates in the Department of Defense’s SkillBridge program. For more information, please visit www.synterex.com/fellowships-internships.
Job Description
Synterex, Inc. is a global consortium of highly experienced clinical development professionals specializing in medical writing, submission publishing, and clinical science and operations support. Synterex offers remote or on-site services, with a focus on providing clear, concise, accurate, and fully compliant documentation, from early drug development through post-approval.
Synterex is seeking an organized, motivated, and collaborative individual for our medical writing team. The senior medical writer will partner cross-functionally with client teams in Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Regulatory, and Program Management in leading the planning and preparation of high-quality clinical regulatory documents. The medical writer may produce protocols, publications, study reports, investigator brochures, narratives, and module documents, according to client and agency guidelines, to support drug development under brisk timelines.
Location: Fully remote, but must be able to attend key (e.g., roundtable or kickoff) meetings on site with clients as requested.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead the execution of documents, including project management tasks such as creating, maintaining, and communicating timelines
- Coordinate cross-functional client contributors and stakeholders as well as internal resources (e.g., quality control [QC], publishing) to ensure timely completion of documents
- Ensure document development adheres to any relevant client processes, templates, and instructional documents
- Serve as an expert on client document management system and related tools, templates, and procedures to ensure efficient document development
- Lead document message development in collaboration with client
- Interpret data and create shell documents to support authoring
- Plan and lead kickoff meetings
- Facilitate resolution of review feedback including planning and leading comment resolution meetings (curate review comments to ensure meetings are efficient)
- Follow-up with individual team members as needed to resolve outstanding review feedback
- Ensure consistency among client programs in terms of messaging, formatting, and presentation of documents
- Conduct literature searches as needed
- Perform peer QC review as needed
- Contribute to medical writing operational initiatives (e.g., templates, style guides, reference management), if needed
Requirements
- Experience (5+ years) as a medical writer in the CRO/biotech/pharmaceutical field
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field
- Oncology, Infectious Disease, or Vaccine experience desired
- Experience desired in writing clinical study reports, protocols, protocol amendments, investigator brochures, module 2, and module 5 documents
- Flexibility to work across multiple therapeutic areas, if needed
- Experience writing documents according to established processes and document templates
- Familiarity with lean authoring approaches and structured content management
- Familiarity with the requirements for preparation of key clinical and regulatory documents, including ICH and US regulatory requirements; working knowledge of ex-US regulatory requirements is desired
- Expertise with Microsoft Word and other Microsoft applications
- Experience developing documents using document management systems, collaborative authoring tools, and review tools
- Comfortable adapting to new tools and technologies, if needed
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in the face of competing priorities
- Service-oriented and proactive approach to project management
- Excellent conflict management and negotiation skills
- Comfortable providing suggestions based on previous experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
For further information or to apply, please reach out to careers@synterex.com.
Synterex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Synterex participates in the Department of Defense’s SkillBridge program. For more information, please visit www.synterex.com/fellowships-internships.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Science & Research
- Medical Devices
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote senior medical writer jobs.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or a related scientific field
- Five or more years of medical writing experience in pharma, biotech, or CRO settings
- Proficiency in regulatory document types including CSRs, IBDs, and CTD modules
- Strong knowledge of ICH guidelines, FDA regulations, and GCP requirements
- Experience with publications and manuscript preparation for peer-reviewed journals
- Familiarity with reference management and document control software such as EndNote or Veeva
Tips for Your Remote Senior Medical Writer Job Search
Build a portfolio of owned regulatory documents
Remote employers want proof you have taken a clinical study report, manuscript, or dossier section from draft to final without hand-holding. Curate two or three documents that show your scientific depth, your ability to interpret data, and your command of ICH or FDA style.
Signal async communication skills in every application
Remote senior medical writer teams run on written handoffs, not hallway conversations. In your cover letter and work samples, show how you communicate complex scientific content clearly in writing, flag open questions, and move projects forward without waiting for a meeting.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote senior medical writer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your therapeutic area and document expertise and apply directly before postings fill.
Target companies with active clinical pipelines
Biotech and pharma companies advancing drugs through Phase II or Phase III trials generate steady demand for senior medical writers because regulatory submissions and publication plans accelerate alongside development timelines. Focusing your search on companies in active development stages increases your chances of landing a substantive, long-term remote role.
Remote Senior Medical Writer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote senior medical writer job?
Remote senior medical writer roles go to candidates who can demonstrate independent project ownership, clear async written communication, and a portfolio of regulatory or clinical documents they have owned end to end. Remote employers screen for self-direction above most other traits, so showing you have managed timelines, stakeholders, and revisions without in-person supervision gives you a real edge over candidates with equivalent credentials but no remote experience.
Which companies hire remote senior medical writers?
Remote senior medical writer roles are posted by BOLDSCIENCE, BGBx, and Veristat and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring comes primarily from remote-first medical communications agencies, distributed biotech and pharmaceutical companies, and CROs that staff clinical writing teams across multiple time zones.
Can you get a remote senior medical writer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry into this role is harder than on-site because employers expect you to interpret complex clinical data and manage document cycles without daily oversight. The clearest paths in are contract medical writing work, agency internships that produce real regulatory documents, or a portfolio built through freelance projects. Demonstrating strong scientific writing and familiarity with ICH guidelines matters more than a formal job title.
Do you need a degree for remote senior medical writer jobs?
Usually, but the field weighs demonstrated writing ability and scientific literacy as heavily as credentials. Most remote employers expect a degree in a life sciences, pharmacy, or health-related discipline, yet a strong portfolio of clinical study reports, manuscripts, or regulatory submissions can offset gaps in formal education. Remote teams prioritize candidates who can produce accurate, publication-ready documents independently from day one.
Which industries hire the most remote senior medical writers?
The sectors hiring the most remote senior medical writers are Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Science & Research, and Medical Devices, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These industries rely on distributed writing teams to produce regulatory submissions, clinical publications, and medical education content across global development programs.
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