Medical Writer; Lay Summaries of Trial Results

Location: US (East Coast preferred)

Contract Length: Initial 6 Months (Likely Extension)

Hours: Up to 40 hours per week

Start: ASAP

We're supporting a leading global CRO in the search for an experienced Medical Writer specializing in Lay Summaries of Trial Results (STRs). This is an exciting opportunity to work on a high-profile pharmaceutical programme while also supporting additional clinical development projects across a diverse portfolio.

The successful candidate will play a key role in translating complex clinical trial information into clear, accessible language for patients and the general public, helping to advance transparency and patient engagement across global clinical research programmes.

• Lead the development and authoring of Lay Summaries of Trial Results (STRs)
• Translate complex clinical and scientific information into patient-friendly language
• Conduct quality control, editing and review of lay-language clinical documents
• Collaborate closely with clinical, regulatory, disclosure and medical writing teams
• Ensure all deliverables meet applicable quality standards, regulatory requirements and project timelines
• Utilize Please Review to support document development, review and quality control activities
• Work effectively with stakeholders across Europe and the US East Coast

• Significant medical writing experience gained within a Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology or CRO environment
• Proven experience as Lead Author on at least 5 Lay Summaries of Trial Results (STRs)
• Quality Control experience on a minimum of 2 STR documents
• Editing experience on a minimum of 2 STR documents
• Strong ability to communicate complex scientific and clinical information to non-scientific audiences
• Advanced scientific education, ideally a PhD or other terminal degree in a relevant life science discipline
• Exceptional written English and meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work independently within a remote, global team environment
• Flexibility to collaborate across both European and US Eastern time zones
• Experience authoring Lay Protocol Synopses, Lay Informed Consent Forms, or other patient-facing clinical documentation
• Knowledge of clinical trial transparency, disclosure and regulatory requirements
• Previous experience supporting global pharmaceutical sponsors or CROs
• Familiarity with Please Review or similar collaborative review platforms

• Fully remote contract opportunity
• Initial 6-month engagement with strong extension potential
• Opportunity to support a leading global pharmaceutical programme
• Flexible working arrangement with exposure to international stakeholders
• Competitive hourly rate

If you have a strong background in medical writing and can demonstrate substantial hands-on experience authoring Lay Summaries of Trial Results
, we'd like to hear from you.