Medical Writing Jobs at IQVIA
The Medical Writer 2 position at IQVIA is a key role within a global medical writing team responsible for creating high-quality clinical documentation for Phase I–III studies. This role combines scientific expertise, structured writing, project coordination, and customer interaction. As part of an international network of medical writers, you will contribute to essential regulatory documents, support multidisciplinary teams, and lead writing tasks with increasing independence. The Medical Writing Jobs at IQVIA Careers are home-based, offering flexibility while working with global clients across multiple therapeutic areas.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Medical Writer 2
- Location: Melbourne, Australia (Hybrid / Home-based option available across Australia)
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Job ID: R1518129
- Department: Medical Writing
- Global Team Size: 100+ writers across US, Brazil, India, Europe, South Africa, Ghana, Japan, China/Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand
The role primarily supports the development of study protocols, clinical study reports (CSRs), IBs, manuscripts, and CTD summaries.
About the Company:
IQVIA is a world leader in clinical research, healthcare data, and advanced analytics. With a global workforce and a commitment to driving human health forward, IQVIA supports leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies in developing life-changing therapies. Known for innovation, scientific leadership, and operational excellence, IQVIA offers employees Medical Writing Jobs to work with global teams, cutting-edge technologies, and diverse therapeutic areas.
Educational Requirements for the Medical Writer Role:
- Bachelor’s degree in a life sciences discipline or a related field (minimum).
- An advanced understanding of clinical research is preferred.
- Proficiency in Japanese is an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities of the Medical Writer:
- At IQVIA Careers, you have to lead the preparation of assigned documents, including study protocols, CSRs, and other clinical documentation.
- Confirm project scope, templates, and specifications while managing and negotiating timelines.
- Organize document reviews and communicate directly with customers.
- Track project timelines, identify needs, and implement customer requests.
- Keep senior staff updated on task progress and potential issues.
- Independently lead customer meetings and conduct presentations.
- Provide basic medical writing training to colleagues or small teams.
- Offer guidance to junior medical writers as needed.
- Serve as a project manager for small writing projects.
- Review protocols, reports, and statistical data for accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
- Understand statistical analysis plans and identify data deficiencies.
- Suggest SOP revisions or process improvements.
- Monitor project budgets and forecast required hours.
- Collaborate with project finance teams on simple financial matters.
Skills Required for the Medical Writer Role:
- Minimum 3+ years of medical writing experience.
- Strong understanding of drug development and regulatory writing requirements.
- Expertise in preparing CSRs, study protocols, and other clinical documents.
- Ability to identify errors, inconsistencies, and data gaps in clinical documentation.
- Good knowledge of statistical principles and data interpretation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and scientific clarity.
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently.
- Strong judgement, collaboration skills, and customer-facing confidence.
- Computer proficiency and familiarity with clinical writing tools.
Benefits of the Medical Writing Jobs:
- Flexible hybrid or fully home-based working arrangement.
- Opportunity to work with global teams across multiple regions.
- Exposure to diverse therapeutic areas, especially oncology.
- Professional development through internal training and mentorship.
- Leadership opportunities in document management and project coordination.
- Inclusive, supportive, and collaborative work environment.
