Medical Writer III

What Medical Writing contributes to Cardinal Health

The Medical Writer is a member of the Medical Segment Clinical Affairs team and is responsible for researching, creating, editing and coordinating the production of clinical documents; with a focus on Clinical Evaluation Reports and Post Market Surveillance Plans and reports required for CE marked devices.

The Medical Writer will plan and develop high quality clinical documents to support Medical Segment devices. Primary responsibilities include preparing Clinical Evaluation Reports (CERs), Post Market Surveillance Plans and Reports as required by EU regulations and other global regulations.  Additional responsibilities include providing input to product development and post-market sustaining core teams.  Additional responsibilities may be assigned.

The Medical Writer has medical writing and project management experience, a thorough understanding of research methodology, the ability to develop high-quality clinical documents and to manage multiple projects simultaneously.  Extensive knowledge of the European medical device guidelines/regulations such as MEDDEV and MDD/MDR is required.

Responsibilities

• Write clinical evaluation reports (CERs) and post market surveillance and post market clinical follow-up plans and reports.

• Perform gap assessments of clinical documents for devices to ensure clinical documentation meets all regulatory requirements.

• Work with internal teams to gain cross-functional inputs and approvals

• Support periodic and ad hoc assessments of device safety and efficacy in support of post-market surveillance and risk management objectives.

• Plan and deliver intra-departmental and cross-functional communication to ensure critical information is transmitted to relevant parties in a timely manner.

• Perform comprehensive literature searches to support assigned product lines.

• Consistently apply applicable global regulations and guidelines, as well as Cardinal Health policies and procedures

• Assist in development of processes Collect and maintain all documents necessary to ensure compliance with SOP

Qualifications

• Bachelors in a relevant discipline or master's degree or PhD preferred or equivalent work experience

• Minimum 3 years medical writing experience preferred

• Proven experience performing literature reviews, analyzing data and communicating outputs, preferred

• Experience working within a medical device or pharmaceutical organization in a Research & Development, Scientific and Medical Affairs, Clinical or Regulatory role, preferred

• Experience presenting scientific/clinical evidence in a written and oral manner to cross-functional teams, preferred

• Demonstrated ability to build positive constructive relationships with cross-functional team members

• Demonstrated high level of personal integrity, emotional intelligence, flexibility Knowledge of MDD, MDR and MEDDEV requirements, preferred

• Proficient scientific writing skills

• Experience creating and performing literature searches in Embase, PubMed and Google Scholar

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

• Strong data extraction and analysis skills

• Proactive with a sense of urgency in managing job responsibilities

• Self-motivated, able to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Analytical thinking and inquisitive mindset

• Ability and desire to develop good working relationships internally and externally

What is expected of you and others at this level:

• Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects.

• May contribute to the development of policies and procedures

• Works on complex projects of large scope

• Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives

• Completes work independently; receives general guidance on new projects

• Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives

• May act as mentor to less experienced colleagues

Anticipated salary range: $94,900 - $135,600

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401k savings plan

• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work-Life resources

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 7/25/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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