Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities / Writing and Editing

Medical Writer

A Medical Writer creates clear, accurate, and compliant documents for the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, including clinical study reports, regulatory submissions, patient education materials, and medical publications. They translate complex scientific data into accessible content for diverse audiences.

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Medical Writer

ISCO

2641

Language

en

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Alternate titles

Medical Communications Writer Clinical Writer Regulatory Writer Scientific Writer Medical Copywriter

Skills

Hard skills

Scientific writing Clinical research methodology Regulatory guidelines (e.g., ICH, FDA, EMA) Data analysis and interpretation Medical terminology Document formatting and style guides

Soft skills

Attention to detail Time management Communication Collaboration Critical thinking

Tools

Microsoft Word Adobe Acrobat Reference management software (e.g., EndNote, Zotero) Document management systems Statistical software (e.g., SPSS, SAS)

Certifications

American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) certification Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) Board Certified Medical Writer (BCMW)

Employment context

Industries

Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology Medical devices Clinical research organizations (CROs) Healthcare communications agencies Academic medical centers

Company types

Pharmaceutical companies Biotech firms Contract research organizations Medical communications agencies Publishing companies

Work modes

Remote Hybrid On-site

Remote compatibility

High

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