Medical Writer - UK or Ireland - FSP
Primary Location: United Kingdom, Remote Additional Locations: Ireland, Remote Job ID R0000044139 Category Medical Writing Date Posted 07/30/2026
Overview
As a Medical Writer at Parexel, your strong scientific knowledge, writing skills, and patient focus effectively communicate complex scientific data to various stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, medical professionals, and the general public. You must be able to collaborate within cross-functional teams to achieve the development of a wide range of clinical research documents, such as model informed consent forms, clinical study reports, pharmacovigilance documents, and more.
We foster a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and support that empowers our employees to make a meaningful impact on people's lives. We offer continuous learning from being mentored to job shadowing, job rotation, and stretch assignments, as well as becoming a mentor or leading a team. Your development and promotion are based on global standards and your personal development plan.
Success Profile
Do you have these soft skills and interpersonal traits to succeed at Parexel?
- Adaptable
- Communicator
- Consistent
- Deadline-oriented
- Detail-oriented
- Insightful
About This Role
About Parexel
Parexel is a leading global clinical development partner delivering insights driven clinical and consulting solutions to the life sciences industry. With 22,000+ employees worldwide, we partner with biopharmaceutical companies and research sites to design and deliver patient focused clinical trials that broaden access and make research a care option for anyone, anywhere.
We work with focus, agility, and shared purpose, moving with urgency to address patient needs and accelerate the delivery of new therapies. We embrace bold thinking, adapt quickly to change, and continually raise the bar for the speed and quality of clinical research. We are expanding our team and seeking talented individuals to help drive industry leading innovation, With Heart®.
About the Role
We are seeking a Medical Writer to join a key Functional Service Provider program supporting one of our key sponsors.
As a Medical Writer, you will work as an integrated member of the sponsor team, supporting the preparation and coordination of clinical development documents including Clinical Trial Reports (CTRs), Clinical Trial Protocols (CTPs) and amendments, Investigator Brochures (IBs) and updates, biomarker reports, and submission documents.
This role is ideal for a scientifically minded professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment where accuracy, organization, and attention to detail are essential. You will support document development activities, coordinate administrative processes, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality clinical documentation that supports the advancement of innovative therapies.
Key Responsibilities
Support the set-up and maintenance of clinical documents within the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS).
Review document status and assist with document workflow activities within sponsor systems.
Coordinate document timelines and support project teams by tracking key deliverables.
Prepare meeting materials and attend trial team and submission meetings, documenting actions and outcomes as required.
Support the organization and documentation of kick-off meetings and Results Alignment Meetings.
Draft sections of clinical documents and contribute to the preparation of tables, figures, and supporting content.
Coordinate document review activities and support the collection and incorporation of stakeholder feedback.
Assist with Quality Control activities and completion of required documentation.
Support preparation of final document packages for review, publishing, and archiving activities.
Complete technical and formatting checks for Investigator Brochures and related clinical documents.
Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with sponsor procedures and SOPs.
Candidate Profile
You'll thrive in this role if you bring:
Experience supporting medical writing, clinical documentation, or related clinical research activities.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple document-related activities simultaneously.
Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
A collaborative approach and willingness to work closely with cross-functional teams.
A patient-focused mindset and commitment to quality.
Required Qualifications
Scientific degree and/or advanced scientific degree.
1-3 years of experience within medical writing.
Knowledge of ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and clinical trial processes.
Experience working with document management systems and clinical development documentation.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
If this job does not sound like the next step in your career, but perhaps you know someone who would be a perfect fit, send them the link to apply.
We believe in flexibility, growth, and creating space for people to do their best work. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions help shape the future of clinical research.
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Potential Career Path
Parexel offers career paths for Medical Writers to progress in their technical position or managerial position, as well as options to move to other areas of the business.
- Associate Medical Writer
- Medical Writer I
- Medical Writer II
- Senior Medical Writer
- Subject Matter ExpertPeople Management
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