Principal Medical Writer

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced professional with advanced medical writing expertise who can independently manage complex regulatory writing projects. This role demands a deep understanding of clinical trial designs, statistical analysis interpretation, and clinical document processes.

We create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel welcome, valued and included. We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme.

We embrace modern work practices; our Performance with Choice programme offers a hybrid working model, empowering you to find the optimal balance between remote and in-office work.

Responsibilities

• Author and deliver high quality clinical regulatory documents, including protocols, Clinical Study Reports (CSRs), Investigator's Brochures, briefing documents, CTD submission documents, and responses to regulatory authority questions.
• Lead and contribute to the planning, development, and delivery of clinical dossier documents for global regulatory submissions, ensuring quality, consistency, and timeliness.
• Partner within cross functional, matrix teams to produce fit for purpose documents that accurately reflect clinical and statistical data and comply with GSK standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage complex writing projects, coordinating multiple contributors and adapting plans to address evolving priorities, therapeutic areas, and submission needs.
• Interpret complex clinical and statistical information, identify key trends and messages, and translate data into clear, well structured regulatory narratives.
• Review reporting and analysis plans, provide critical input on tables and data presentation, and apply efficient document development approaches, including review tools and automation.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent relevant experience within the life sciences.
• Advanced experience in clinical regulatory medical writing within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrated ability to independently author complex regulatory documents and lead or significantly contribute to CTD submission dossiers, including Module 2 documents.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial design, regulatory requirements, statistical concepts, and interpretation of clinical data.
• Proven leadership capability with experience influencing and collaborating effectively in global, multicultural, and matrixed environments.
• Working knowledge of ICH guidelines, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Closing Date for Applications

23rd of April 2026 (COB)

Salary

Annual compensation: CAD 118,000 to CAD 168,000, determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.