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Medical Writing Manager
@ Y9 Pfizer R&D UK Limited
Remote in Canada
Overview
Y9 Pfizer R&D UK Limited is hiring a Medical Writing Manager on a full-time basis, remote within the UK or Canada. The role leads or co-leads moderately complex medical writing and document QC projects, leads author teams and mentors colleagues. Applications close October 19, 2026.
Responsibilities:
- Lead or co-lead moderately complex medical writing projects
- Verify document accuracy against clinical regulatory sources
- Lead author teams and perform quality control reviews
- Develop document strategies with project team experts
- Train colleagues on quality standards and processes
Requirements summary:
- Degree with relevant experience, or equivalent experience
- Document QC or medical writing in pharma or biotech
- Understanding of medical terminology and clinical trials
- Experience working with cross-functional study teams
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-11
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-12
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Home |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
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Y9 Pfizer R&D UK Limited
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
Use Your Power for Purpose
By connecting evidence-based medical decision support with colleagues and stakeholders, you will help achieve better health and treatment outcomes. Your work will ensure our evidence is scientifically robust, provide unbiased and medically necessary expertise, and investigate ways to close data gaps. Your role is crucial in enabling the safe and appropriate use of medicines for patients, ultimately contributing to our mission of empowering healthcare decisions.
What You Will Achieve
In this role, you will:
- Lead or co-lead moderately complex projects, effectively managing time and resources.
- Apply skills and knowledge to contribute to departmental work.
- Make decisions to resolve moderately complex problems and operate independently in ambiguous situations, guided by policies.
- Work independently on assignments, receiving guidance on unusual or complex problems.
- Review your own work, seek feedback from others, and mentor colleagues by reviewing their work.
- Utilize judgment and experience to potentially become a resource for others.
- Collaborate with project team experts to develop document strategies and messages.
- Ensure documents meet internal standards, are submission-ready, and properly stored.
- Verify document accuracy using source materials, including clinical regulatory documents and data.
- Lead teams of authors for complex projects, perform Quality Control reviews, and contribute to colleague training on quality standards and processes.
Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
- BA/BS or MBA/MS with some relevant experience or PhD/JD with any relevant experience or Associate's degree with strong relevant experience or High School Diploma (or Equivalent) with extensive relevant experience
- Demonstrated experience in document QC and/or medical writing in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
- Experience in interacting with cross-functional study team members
- Solid understanding of medical terminology and clinical trials
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and execute multiple tasks within assigned objectives
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements):
- Master's degree is highly desirable
- Proficiency in software commonly utilized for data presentation and analysis
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to operate independently in ambiguous situations
- Experience in leading or co-leading projects
- Experience in training colleagues on quality standards and processes
- Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity. Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use
Work Location Assignment: Remote within UK or Canada
Closing date for applications is October 19th 2026.
Purpose
Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.
Digital Transformation Strategy
One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.
Flexibility
We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace culture which encourages employees to achieve work life harmony, attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Let’s start the conversation!
Equal Employment Opportunity
We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.
DisAbility Confident
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments necessary to support your application and future career. Our mission is unleashing the power of our people, especially those with unique superpowers. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!
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