Medical Writer
Sanofi
BudapestPosted Discovered via the company's careers siteMatch locked
HybridFull time
About the role
- Job title: Clinical Medical Writer
- Location: Budapest, Hungary
- Job type: Fixed term (maternity cover)
- Hybrid working
About the job
Are you ready to shape the future of medicine? The race is on to speed up drug discovery and development to find answers for patients and their families. Your skills could be critical in helping our teams accelerate progress. We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. We're also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?
Join our Global Research and Development organization's Vaccines Clinical Documentation subgroup as
Medical Writer (MW)
and you will be an essential team member to produce high-quality clinical documents (content and format). This is a position for the first level of medical writing with increasing levels of autonomy over time. The incumbent takes responsibility for writing clinical protocols/synopses, core informed consents/assents, clinical study reports, lay summaries and synopsis, and investigator brochures according to Sanofi's standards, international government regulations, and guidelines established by the ICH.
The role provides critical support to clinical development programs by ensuring accurate, clear, and compliant documentation that supports regulatory approvals. Medical Writers work cross-functionally with multiple development functions (for ex. Clinicians, Biostatistics, Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance) and partners (for eg. CROs). Medical writing skills are also required for the development or validation of digital writing tools, using Artificial Intelligence.
This position is
fixed-term (maternity cover) with an anticipated end in November 2027.
Be part of something exceptional. Our Budapest Hub has been recognized for workplace excellence, innovation, and our commitment to putting people first. See the full list of our awards at the end of this posting.
Main responsibilities
This is a position for an entry level medical writer who can take responsibility for the preparation of clinical documents
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Document Writing
Write clinical documents with increasing autonomy, including Phase I to IV clinical protocols, informed consent forms, clinical study reports, and investigators' brochures. Ensure their timely completion, according to company SOPs and guidelines, with the ultimate aim to gain regulatory approval of therapeutic indications.
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Quality Assurance & Consistency
Ensure a consistent style of presentation of the clinical documents to maintain quality. Perform data quality checks as required.
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Common Technical Document preparation
Contribute to the production of clinical registration dossiers, including overall EU or US clinical regulatory documentation using available standards, and ensure consistency across regulatory documents following database changes or modifications to the registration package.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration
Build and maintain good relationships with clinical personnel, including internal clients and colleagues. Establish effective cross-functional relationships with local and international counterparts in other departments, especially Regulatory Operations.
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Knowledge Sharing & Professional Development
Share experience with other medical writers about accommodating special details of clinical studies not covered by the standards and about experience gained with advanced word-processing, graphics and other software.
About you
Experience
Experience as a medical writer (or equivalent) demonstrating the ability to write all types of simple documents in English in a clear, precise and concise manner, e.g. experience in scientific writing, editorial experience, etc.
Soft Skills:
- Ability to work independently and proactively.
- Sense of urgency and respect for deadlines.
- Precise and meticulous work, attention to detail.
- Strong work ethic, professionalism, organizational skills and ability to follow up.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and multilingual environment required.
Technical skills:
- Technical proficiency in electronic document management and word processing software required, especially Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Knowledge / experience on Artificial Intelligence use in documentation and writing activities is advantageous.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a field related to science or life sciences. Scientific advanced degree or with equivalent relevant experience (Postgraduate degree or Doctor of Pharmacy preferred).
- Professional experience in the field of medical writing or related field(s).
- Experience demonstrating a basic understanding, and preferably experience, of basic statistics and experimental research.
Language(s):
- Native or bilingual English speaker with an excellent command of spoken and written English (fluent level C1).
Why choose us?
- Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team in an international work environment
- Work from an "Office of the Year 2025" award winner with flexible home office policy
- Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact
- Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks' gender-neutral parental leave
- An individual and well-structured introduction and training of new employees and we will dedicate a Buddy for you to better navigate in your first weeks
- Join a great community & special events (Monthly Board Game Nights, Summer Events, Well-Being Lectures & Sport Clubs)
Office of the Year 2025 – Evolution Award
Our most recent award - Sanofi is recognized for creating an innovative workspace that supports collaboration and adaptability.
Marketing Diamond Award 2026 – Employer Branding
One of the highest honours at Hungary's prestigious Marketing Diamond Awards, recognizing excellence in employer branding.
BSC Investor of the Year 2025
Awarded by HIPA, ABSL Hungary, and AmCham Hungary for our contribution to Hungary's business services sector.
PwC Workforce Preference Survey 2025 – Top 3 Most Attractive Employers
Ranked 3rd among the most attractive employers in Hungary.
Hungarian Employer Branding Awards 2025 – Gold & Silver
Best Strategic Employer Branding Campaign (Gold) and Best Employer Branding Campaign in the Pharma Sector (Silver).
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Pursue progress , discover extraordinary
Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn't happen without people - people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let's be those people.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.
Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com !
The salary range for this position is :Ft10 944 000,00 - Ft16 416 000,00 Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.
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