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Senior Medical Writer (Publications)

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Senior Medical Writer (Publications)

full-timePosted: Aug 2, 2026Updated: Sep 1, 2026Spain, Remote (Remote)

Job Description

Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)Environmental ConditionsOfficeJob DescriptionAt Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing to life our Mission: enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development, and delivery of life-changing therapies. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.Effective communication of evidence and information is essential to conveying the value of products. Our highly trained staff provide medical writing services for the peri- and post-approval phases of the product lifecycle, helping to create a consistency in quality and voice. Our writers prepare documents that are clear, concise, compelling, and scientifically accurate, while also ensuring they are fully aligned with regulations, industry standards, and corporate guidance.Discover Impactful WorkThe Publications and Scientific Communications team, part of the Medical Writing and Healthcare Communications department at Thermo Fisher Scientific, prepares medical publications, abstracts, posters, presentations, and other scientific communications. Our dynamic, highly collaborative team focuses on providing quality writing to internal collaborators and external pharmaceutical and biotech clients.What You’ll Do in the RoleWrite, edit, and manage manuscripts, posters, abstracts, oral presentation slide decks, and review articles, on time, within budget, and with little instructionRaise and help resolve project management issues, such as out-of-scope requestsEnsure compliance with quality processes and industry standardsRepresent the team as the lead contact on projectsLead or provide input on process improvementsKeys to SuccessWe are looking for an expert publication writer to join the team. The Senior Medical Writer will be responsible for leading and producing high-quality publications and scientific communications, from kick-off to completion. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in creating publications, abstracts, and posters, as well as excellent written English and analytical skills. We seek a bright teammate who is proactive, enjoys challenges, and can thrive in a highly collaborative CRO (contract research organization) environment.Education, Experience & SkillsExtensive proven experience as a writer of peer-reviewed medical publicationsExperience working in a CRO environment preferredExperience of generating publication extenders (e.g., plain language summaries, video/graphical abstracts) advantageousExperience of publication planning/strategy advantageousExcellent scientific writing, project management, and digital literacyBachelor’s degree or higher in a scientific field; advanced degree preferredIn-depth knowledge of different therapeutic areasAdditional qualifications (e.g., EMWA or CMPP certification) advantageousSound professional judgement in dealing with inquiries, issues, and customer concernsAble to independently make decisions and solve problemsComfortable working on multiple projects concurrentlyAble to prioritize and delegate tasks effectivelyAble to complete work within fixed budgets and timelines and to facilitate conflict resolution among team members and clientsPhysical Requirements / Work EnvironmentWork will be 100% remote (home based)Occasional domestic and international travel may be requiredWhy 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.Thermo Fisher Scientific does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected status.NOTE: Please include in your application a cover letter describing your qualifications for the role.

Locations

  • Spain, Remote (Remote)
  • Greece, Remote (Remote)
  • France, Remote (Remote)
  • Austria, Remote (Remote)
  • Hungary, Remote (Remote)
  • Italy, Remote (Remote)
  • Portugal, Remote (Remote)
  • Norway, Remote (Remote)
  • Finland, Remote (Remote)
  • Belgium, Remote (Remote)
  • Poland, Remote (Remote)
  • United Kingdom, Remote (Remote)
  • Romania, Remote (Remote)
  • Israel, Remote (Remote)
  • Netherlands, Remote (Remote)
  • Sweden, Remote (Remote)
  • South Africa, Remote (Remote)
  • Ireland, Remote (Remote)

Skills Required

  • different therapeutic areasintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Work will be 100% remote (home based) (experience)
  • Occasional domestic and international travel may be required (experience)
  • Work will be 100% remote (home based) (experience)
  • Occasional domestic and international travel may be required (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience of generating publication extenders (e.g., plain language summaries, video/graphical abstracts) advantageous (experience)
  • Experience of publication planning/strategy advantageous (experience)
  • Excellent scientific writing, project management, and digital literacy (experience)
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a scientific field; advanced degree preferred (degree in higher in a scientific field)
  • In-depth knowledge of different therapeutic areas (experience)
  • Additional qualifications (e.g., EMWA or CMPP certification) advantageous (certification)
  • Sound professional judgement in dealing with inquiries, issues, and customer concerns (experience)
  • Able to independently make decisions and solve problems (experience)
  • Comfortable working on multiple projects concurrently (experience)
  • Able to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively (experience)
  • Able to complete work within fixed budgets and timelines and to facilitate conflict resolution among team members and clients (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Write, edit, and manage manuscripts, posters, abstracts, oral presentation slide decks, and review articles, on time, within budget, and with little instruction
  • Raise and help resolve project management issues, such as out-of-scope requests
  • Ensure compliance with quality processes and industry standards
  • Represent the team as the lead contact on projects
  • Lead or provide input on process improvements
  • Write, edit, and manage manuscripts, posters, abstracts, oral presentation slide decks, and review articles, on time, within budget, and with little instruction
  • Raise and help resolve project management issues, such as out-of-scope requests
  • Ensure compliance with quality processes and industry standards
  • Represent the team as the lead contact on projects
  • Lead or provide input on process improvements

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