Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Medical Writer - Medical Information

Posted Oct 17, 2026

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Location
Remote - Massachusetts, United States
Work arrangement
Remote
Employment
Full-time
Experience
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years). Experience working in the pharmaceutical/CRO industry preferred Experience in scientific writing advantageous.
Education
Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification. advanced degree preferred.

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Role Summary

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The Medical Writer prepares medical and scientific writing from planning and coordination through final drafts for internal and external clients. The role supports clear and efficient communication and compliance with document requirements.

What You'll Do

  • Create and provide input on routine deliverables, including medical information documents, publications, and clinical study documents.
  • Collaborate with internal and external clients on medical and scientific writing.
  • Ensure documents comply with applicable SOPs, work instructions, quality processes, and requirements.
  • Assist with program management activities, including developing timelines and budgets for assigned deliverables and tracking them.

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Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification. Previous experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years). Skills include interpreting and presenting complex data; medical writing, grammar, editing, and proofreading; administrative, organizational, and planning skills; attention to detail and quality; working independently and within a team; oral and written communication; judgment and decision-making; and computer skills, including client templates, document management systems, Excel, and Outlook.

Required

  • Advanced degree preferred.
  • Experience working in the pharmaceutical/CRO industry preferred.
  • Experience in scientific writing advantageous.

Preferred

  • Advanced degree preferred.
  • Experience working in the pharmaceutical/CRO industry preferred.
  • Experience in scientific writing advantageous.

Original job description

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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Medical Writer - R-01364891


Join Us as a Medical Writer - Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation
The Medical Writer provides high-quality medical and scientific writing from planning and coordination through delivery of final drafts to internal and external clients. The role involves collaborating with internal and external clients, supporting and enabling effective and efficient communication that results in operational excellence.

  • Provides high-quality medical and scientific writing from planning and coordination through delivery of final drafts to internal and external clients.
  • Collaborates with internal and external clients, supporting and enabling effective and efficient communication that results in operational excellence.
  • May serve as a primary writer who creates and provides input on routine deliverables, such as medical information documents, publications and clinical study documents.
  • Ensures compliance with applicable SOPs, work instructions, quality processes, and requirements for documents. May assist in determining best practices for achieving optimal results.
  • May assist in program management activities. Duties could include developing timelines and budgets for assigned deliverables and tracking.

Education and Experience


  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification. advanced degree preferred.
  • Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years).
  • Experience working in the pharmaceutical/CRO industry preferred
  • Experience in scientific writing advantageous.

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities


  • Ability to interpret and present complex data accurately and concisely
  • Solid medical writing skills, including grammatical, editorial, and proofreading skills
  • Effective administrative, organizational & planning skills; attention to detail and quality
  • Ability to work on own initiative and effectively within a team
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Great judgment and decision-making skills
  • Good computer skills and skilled with client templates; good knowledge of document management systems and other relevant applications (e.g. Excel, Outlook)

 

Working Conditions & Environment


  • Work is performed in an office environment or remotely.
  • Exposure to electrical office equipment.
  • Occasional drives to site locations with occasional travel both domestic and international.
  • Long, varied hours required occasionally.

Why Join Us?

When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence. You’ll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience—and where your contributions truly make a difference.

Apply today to help us deliver tomorrow’s breakthroughs.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $100,000.00–$120,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

  • A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

  • Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

  • At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

  • Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

  • Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Thermo Fisher Scientific

About the company

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Large Enterprise

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, providing a wide range of analytical instruments, reagents, and software solutions for healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences research. With a commitment to innovation and quality, the company enables customers to make significant advancements in scientific discovery and healthcare diagnostics. Thermo Fisher operates in more than 50 countries and employs over 80,000 people, fostering a collaborative environment aimed at enhancing global health and safety. Through its broad portfolio of brands and technologies, the company plays a vital role in accelerating life-changing research and improving patient outcomes worldwide.