Job Description Summary
The Medical Writer will possess an understanding of regulatory requirements for clinical evaluation, post-market clinical follow-up (PMCF) documentation and other related documentation, primarily Clinical Evaluation Plans and Reports (CEPs and CERs) and PMCF Plans and Reports.
The role may focus on authoring, quality control (QC), or a combination, depending on the candidate's strengths and team needs. Responsibilities include developing high-quality documents to ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance with applicable standards, in alignment with project timelines and priorities.
This role provides flexibility to work remotely.
Job Description
P3-12892
Essential / Key Job Responsibilities (including Supervisory And / or Fiscal)
- Perform clinical evaluation, including planning, identification, appraisal, analysis, and reporting of clinical data. Prepare and update European and international Clinical Evaluation Reports (CERs) and summarize relevant literature for technical files / dossiers / registrations as required and per applicable SOPs. Ensure compliance with the applicable regulations and guidance documents.
- Author and maintain PMCF Plans and PMCF Reports in accordance with EU Medical Device Regulation and applicable regulations and guidance documents. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define PMCF objectives, methodologies, and data sources. Interpret PMCF findings and integrate them into CERs, Risk Management documentation, and other regulatory deliverables.
- Coordinate with various departments (e.g., Regulatory, R&D, Clinical Affairs, and Quality) to assess and identify the necessary preclinical, clinical, and technical information.
- Generate and track timelines. Follow through on all tasks and ensure quality results.
- Develop or revise templates, SOPs, or guidelines for regulatory, medical, and clinical documents.
- Conduct scientific literature reviews and compile reports such as annual literature updates and periodic safety updates to global regulatory agencies.
- Participate in post-market surveillance activities by leading routine systematic literature reviews (e.g., screen articles against inclusion / exclusion criteria, extract data from included studies, interpret study results, synthesize literature, and prepare summaries into formal reports) for specific medical device groups or sub-groups.
- Organize and incorporate information, such as references, graphics, tables, and data listings, for the creation of robust and compliant technical documents.
- Critically write and edit scientifically complex documents with substantial intellectual content.
- Ensure content is clear, complete, accurate, and aligned with source documents. Conduct peer review (quality control) for documents authored by other medical writers.
- Maintain knowledge of current internal and external standards, regulations, and technologies related to this function.
Required Qualifications
Excellent writing skills and the ability to communicate correctly and persuasively in English and to use medical terminology accuratelyIn-depth working knowledge of Microsoft Office productsAbility to manage multiple projects, interact with multi-disciplinary teams, and work independently with minimal supervisionAbility to quickly acquire and apply understanding of therapeutic areas, medical device portfolios, business objectives, technical skills, and clinical data / evidenceAbility to use judgment based upon standards, policies, and meeting timelinesGood problem-solving and analytical skills; anticipate problems, issues, and delays; proactively look to minimize the impact on the projectAbility to understand and interpret statistical results of clinical studies; specifically summarize complex results and present them in a clear, concise, and scientifically accurate manner to various end usersExcellent attention to detail; strong ability to identify inconsistencies, gaps, and errors in complex technical content.Knowledge of narrative and systematic literature reviews; accuracy with interpretation and ability to concisely present dataExcellent understanding of scientific or clinical research and methodsEstablish rapport and collaborate with other (internal and external) team members; build constructive and effective relationshipsPreferred Qualifications
Experience writing CEPs, CERs, and PMCF Plans and Reports.Understanding of current regulatory and clinical requirements (e.g., European clinical requirements, including MDR, MEDDEV 2.7.1)Education And / or Experience
Bachelor's degree (or advanced degree) preferred with a focus in the sciences, a medical-related field, or medical / technical writing plus 1-3 years of medical device experience OR 5+ years of medical device experienceRequired Skills
Optional Skills
Primary Work Location
IND Gurgaon - Aurbis Summit
Additional Locations
Work Shift
Skills Required
Quality Control, Microsoft Office, Regulatory Requirements