Medical Writing Careers at Parexel

Diverse, intellectually challenging work

No two days are the same. Writers work across diverse therapeutic areas and document types—from clinical study reports and regulatory submissions to safety documents, labeling revisions, and scientific manuscripts. Each project requires synthesizing complex scientific data into clear, accurate content that directly impacts patient care. Writers continuously expand their knowledge across different therapeutic areas and document types, ensuring the work remains intellectually stimulating while contributing to life-changing treatments for patients worldwide.

Comprehensive development support

Parexel invests in building medical writing expertise through multiple channels:

• Structured onboarding: New hires participate in mentoring programs designed to set them up for success, including a 6-month training course for entry-level writers that equips them with solid medical writing skills.
• Continuous training: All medical writing staff participate in regular training led by senior staff or through courses offered by the American and European Medical Writers Associations (AMWA and EMWA).
• Professional development: Opportunities to attend and present at professional medical writing conferences, and support to pursue development outside of working hours.
• Annual goal setting: Line managers work with writers to establish realistic, career-enhancing development goals during performance assessments, including opportunities to take on new project types and acquire new knowledge-based skills.
• Expanding expertise: Broaden skills across the full spectrum of medical writing services. Writers who join with experience in one document type—such as safety reports—can develop expertise in clinical study reports, informed consent forms, investigator brochures, and regulatory submissions. 
• Professional association membership: Our writers are active members of leading professional organizations, including EMWA and AMWA, ensuring they stay current with evolving industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices in medical communication.