IQVIA Posted October 30, 2026

Principal Medical Writer - FSP (M/W/D)

Frankfurt, Germany Full time
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About this opportunity

Principal Medical Writer is responsible for the development of clinical documents for submissions to regulatory authorities globally. Provides strategic direction to cross-functional project teams with minimal oversight to ensure that clinical documents (eg, Investigators' Brochures [IBs], Clinical Study Reports [CSRs], and marketing authorization submission documents) accurately and consistently present key data-driven clinical messages in accordance with program goals and regulatory requirements. Writes or provides direction and leadership to other writers to ensure the timely delivery of high quality documents that are scientifically rigorous, logically organized, and have accurate data presentation and interpretation. Oversees the medical writing activities of multiple compounds and serves as lead writer for individual summary documents. Has a broad understanding of clinical research processes and global regulatory document standards.

Essential Function s

Develop regulatory documents for submission to regulatory agencies globally, in accordance with ICH and other global guidelines, standards and processes, and client's authoring standards, as applicable, in adherence with study/project timelines and corporate objectives.

 Manage medical writing projects, including developing timelines (working with the study/project teams, as necessary) and communication with cross-functional team members to maintain awareness of review cycles and expectations.

 Participate in cross-functional meetings to provide input regarding medical writing deliverables, timelines, and any process(es) needed for the completion of regulatory documents.

 Review other documents associated with the assigned project(s) (eg, Protocols and Statistical Analysis Plans), as appropriate.

 Participate in cross-functional process improvement initiatives.

 Participate in defining and writing standard operating procedures and best practices for an efficient preparation of quality documents.

 Manage internal and contract medical writing resources as required to ensure timely completion of assigned projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree in a relevant scientific/clinical/regulatory field preferred.

 At least 5 years of medical writing experience in the biopharmaceutical/CRO industry required or comparable experience within clinical or preclinical development.

 Proficiency in organizing and communicating clinical information required with minimal oversight.

 Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills are required.

 Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills needed to work effectively in a team environment.

 Proficient understanding and knowledge of global regulatory requirements needed and knowledge of therapeutic areas in all phases of clinical development desired.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

Job details

Seniority
Principal
Function
Medical Affairs
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Frankfurt, Germany
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Medical Affairs role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 526 comparable Principal Medical Affairs roles across 67 biopharma companies.

526Comparable roles tracked
505Currently active
67Companies hiring similar roles
39Countries represented

Salary context

174 of 526 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Principal Strategic Medical Writer · AbbVie $109,500/yr – $208,500/yr
Peer group range $159,000 – $392,100 (median $229,475)

Where these roles are based

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Seniority mix

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Therapeutic area mix

194 of 526 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

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Neuroscience20
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