Senior Medical Writer (Sr. Manager/Associate Director)

Pfizer, S.A. de C.V; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in the United Kingdom seeks a seasoned Senior Medical Writer to spearhead medical writing projects. The successful candidate should possess a strong background in project management and exceptional communication skills, particularly in a clinical context. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the quality and integrity of clinical documentation. The position is remote, emphasizing a flexible work environment suitable for achieving work-life harmony.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible workplace culture

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a relevant role.
• Ability to interpret document writing guidelines.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead complex medical writing projects.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to author protocols.
• Organize and interpret data for clinical documents.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Written communication

Verbal communication

Problem-solving

Education

BA/BS or MBA/MS or PhD/JD or MD/DVM

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Medical Writer (Sr. Manager/Associate Director)

We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. We innovate every day to make the world a healthier place.

To fully realize Pfizer’s purpose – Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives – we have established a clear set of expectations regarding “what” we need to achieve for patients and “how” we will go about achieving those goals.

Pfizer Research & Development serves as the beating heart of Pfizer's trailblazing product pipeline, the essence of our mission to bring life-changing medicines to the world.

Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues.

Our mission is straightforward: empower healthcare decisions regarding the safe and appropriate use of medicines for patients. Whether you are developing the framework to ensure our evidence is scientifically robust, providing unbiased and medically essential expertise, or exploring ways to bridge data gaps, your role is vital. By ensuring our evidence is sound and offering necessary medical insights, we strive to improve patient care and treatment efficacy.

What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will:

• Develop and lead complex projects, creating comprehensive plans to meet objectives.
• Collaborate with clinicians, statisticians, and clinical scientists to author protocols and drive document strategies.
• Independently organize, analyze, and interpret scientific, clinical and statistical data to prepare key clinical documents.
• Suggest improvements to document processes or templates to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Review the work of others in Sub Business Unit/Sub Operating Unit.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• BA/BS with strong experience or MBA/MS with 5+ years of experience or PhD/JD with some experience or MD/DVM with any years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply guidelines to document writing, with a comprehensive understanding of the drug development process and regulatory knowledge
• Excellent project management skills to organize work and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with software commonly used to present and analyze data, such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Advanced degree in a relevant field
• Experience in a leadership role within medical writing or a related field
• Familiarity with regulatory submission processes and requirements
• Ability to mentor and develop junior team members
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams
• High level of attention to detail and organizational skills

Work Location Assignment: Remote - Field Based

Purpose

Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient‑centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.

One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company‑wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.

Flexibility

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace culture which encourages employees to achieve work‑life harmony, attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Let’s start the conversation!

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.

DisAbility Confident

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments necessary to support your application and future career. Our mission is unleashing the power of our people, especially those with unique superpowers. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!