Do you have a passion for scientific writing and clinical research?
Then, join Fortrea as our next Medical Writer 1 and help ensure new medicines are safe for patients while kick-starting a global career in clinical trials.
Fortrea Clinical Pharmacology Services (CPS) supports the earliest and most critical phases of clinical development. Our teams work across project management, clinical operations, data, biometrics, laboratories, and scientific functions to deliver early‑phase and complex multi‑site studies for global sponsors.
From first‑in‑human studies to Phase 1B and exploratory programs, CPS generates the safety, tolerability, PK, and PD data that guide drug development decisions.
As one of the largest Clinical Research Organizations (CROs) in the world, we have four Early Phase Clinical Research Units (CRU) in the UK and US… and the jewel in the crown is our CRU at Drapers Yard Leeds . A brand new, world class, state-of-the-art 65,000 ft² Phase I clinic only 7 minutes walking from the train station.
This is a full-time , permanent job, ideal for candidates living in the Yorkshire area, as we offer a hybrid work model:
As a Medical Writer 1 you will play a key role mobilizing cross-functional teams in the development of essential clinical documents for early phase clinical trials (I-IIa), with a focus on safety and pharmacokinetics.
Learn the science behind Medical Writing
You will learn how to develop the documents that enable the conduct of a clinical trial and to analyze the data that will help the sponsor to decide the future of their molecule.
With on-the-job training and guidance from your colleagues and managers, by the end of your first year, success means you'll be able to:
This includes:
Project Manage the document development cycle from start to final deliverable
You´ll be the nexus where multiple teams´ expertise converge. You will coordinate and collaborate with multiple stakeholders, steer discussion, drive consensus and facilitate decision-making to propel the document development cycle forward:
Manage client interaction
If you don't have medical writing experience, we still want to hear from you if you have strong scientific writing , data analysis and attention to detail gained from, i.e.:
To succeed in this job, you´ll need visibility, proactivity and excellent communication skills. You should be comfortable with changing priorities and deadlines, managing complex regulatory documents, and confidently engaging with experts in their medical and statistical fields.
Join Fortrea and be part of a team that values your skills and supports your career growth. Where do you see yourself?
Apply now and make an impact with Fortrea!
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