Senior Medical Writer - PBRER, DSUR, Protocol

City of London
21 hours ago
Create job alert

Your new company
My client is a global biopharmaceutical company with a goal of contributing to healthcare innovation and environmental sustainability. They are focused on improving people's quality of life, specialising in Oncology, neurology, rare diseases, ophthalmology and immunology. There is an opportunity for a Senior Medical Writer to join their team.

Outside IR35

Remote UK

Your new role
As a highly motivated individual, your primary responsibility as a Senior Medical Writer will be to be the lead author on documents and manage the submission of regulatory content to regulatory agencies, including the Clinical Dossier and/or Suite of Safety reports for drugs or medical devices.

With your scientific writing capabilities, you will ensure that the documents are clearly written, accurate and consistent and adhere to the company's and applicable regulatory guidelines/SOPs.

What you'll need to succeed
Hold a university degree in a life science.Have several years of working experience in scientific writing and editing in a regulatory domain, ideally within Pharma.

Must have hands-on writing experience of protocols, PBRERs, DSURs etc and experience with Medical Devices documentation.

Familiar with regional/global drug and device development processes, regulations, and guidelines (e.g., GxP, GCP, ICH, ISO, and MDR/IVDR) and an understanding of GVP and GCP principles, including data integrity.

Excellent administrative and project planning skills, with proficiency in G Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and Veeva Vault; detail-oriented, creative thinker with a curiosity to learn and adapt to change, and fluent in English (verbal and written).

What you need to do now
Before you apply for this position, it is vital that you are in possession of a UK passport or relevant visa to work without restrictions in the UK and living in the UK.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Roberta Atkins on (phone number removed)

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Senior Machine Learning Scientist

Senior Design Engineer - Medical Devices

Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist Haematology

Medical Devices Consultant - Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer - Biotech Platform Development

Senior Project Manager, R&D: Drug Development

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Jobs

CSL Behring Jobs UK: Careers, Salaries, Locations & How to Get Hired

CSL Behring is one of the world’s leading biopharmaceutical companies specialising in plasma-derived therapies, recombinant proteins, gene therapy, vaccines, and rare disease treatments. If you’re a UK job seeker looking for a career with real purpose, strong scientific standards, and long-term progression, CSL Behring roles can be an excellent fit, especially if you have experience in biotech, pharma manufacturing, quality, engineering, supply chain, clinical operations, regulatory, pharmacovigilance, or commercial. This guide is written for UK candidates who want to understand what CSL Behring jobs typically involve, which roles to target, where opportunities may be based, what skills recruiters look for, and how to tailor your application to stand out.

Careers

How Many Biotechnology Tools Do You Need to Know to Get a Biotech Job?

If you are trying to break into biotechnology or progress your career, it can feel like the list of tools you are expected to know is endless. One job advert asks for PCR, another mentions cell culture, another lists bioinformatics pipelines, automation platforms or GMP systems. LinkedIn makes it worse, with people sharing long skills lists that make you wonder if you are already behind. Here is the reality most biotech employers will not say out loud: they are not hiring you because you know every tool. They are hiring you because you understand biological systems, can work accurately and safely, follow protocols, interpret results and contribute reliably to a team. Tools matter, but only when they support those outcomes. So how many biotechnology tools do you actually need to know to get a job? The answer depends on the role you are targeting, but for most job seekers it is far fewer than you think. This article breaks down what employers really expect, which tools are essential, which are role-specific, and how to focus your learning so you look employable rather than overwhelmed.

Jobs

What Hiring Managers Look for First in Biotechnology Job Applications (UK Guide)

Hiring managers in biotechnology do not start by reading your CV word for word. They scan for credibility, relevance and risk. In a regulated, evidence-driven sector like biotech, the first question is simple: is this person safe, competent and genuinely capable of contributing in this environment? Whether you are applying for roles in research, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, clinical, bioinformatics or commercial biotech, the strongest applications make the right signals obvious in the first 10–20 seconds. This in-depth guide explains exactly what hiring managers in UK biotechnology look for first, how they assess CVs, cover letters and portfolios, and why capable candidates are often rejected. Use it as a practical checklist before you apply.

🍪 We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience on our website. By continuing to use this site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. You can review our Cookie Policy for more information.