Overview
Regulatory Medical Writer role at Cancer Research UK (CRUK)
Location: Stratford, London (1-2 days a week in the office). Home-based contracts available.
Salary: £36,000 - £47,000 plus benefits
Reports to: Medical Writing Manager or Principal Medical Writer
Directorate: Research & Innovation
Contract: 2 contracts - 1x 15 months fixed term and 1x 2 years fixed term
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week (flexible working requests considered, minimum 32 hours per week)
Closing date: 5 October 2025 23:55
What will I be doing?
* Writing, editing, reviewing and quality control of documents for the timely production of clinical study reports and investigator brochures.
* Managing the preparation of clinical study reports by building consensus with the project teams on report requirements, responsibilities for delivery of data and production timelines, and participating in the preparation and review of summary clinical trial results and other disclosures as required.
* Managing the scheduling, preparation and updating of investigator brochure packages in use in CDD-sponsored trials, ensuring review at least annually in line with current regulations.
* Liaising with the project team to complete project-specific tasks including review of protocols, Trial Master Files, data (including expert reports), and analytical plans.
What are you looking for?
* Proven experience in medical / medical sciences writing. This should include significant experience in regulatory medical writing or a mix of experience in regulatory medical writing plus substantial relevant experience in a related role in clinical trials, pharmacovigilance or medical writing.
* Science graduate.
* Good knowledge of regulatory requirements for clinical trial documents e.g. investigator brochures, clinical study reports and posting of clinical trial summary results.
* Excellent proofreading skills and attention to detail.
* Confident communication skills and able to foster strong working relationships both internally and externally.
* Project Management skills
* Experience within early phase oncology trials is desirable but not essential (Please do still apply even if you don’t have this)
* Experience within AI medical writing tools is beneficial.
Our organisation values
Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination
Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism
Human: Act to have a positive impact on people
Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively
What will I gain?
We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.
You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.
For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk.
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Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. Please inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen. Please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible. Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
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