Medical Writer

Role overview

M42 Health is a globally focused healthcare organization based in Abu Dhabi that combines artificial intelligence, technology, genomics, and integrated care solutions to improve health outcomes. Within this environment, Insights Research Organization & Solutions (IROS) serves as the UAE’s first locally founded Contract Research Organization, supporting healthcare research through clinical trials, data-led solutions, and regulatory expertise.

The Medical Writer role sits within IROS and supports both clinical trial work and real-world evidence (RWE) studies. This position is suited to someone who can work independently, take full ownership of assigned documents, and handle several projects at once while maintaining strong quality standards and meeting agreed deadlines. The role also contributes to scaling writing capacity and helping the business deliver high-quality study documents efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Independently prepare a broad range of documents for clinical trial and real-world evidence programs.
• Draft and develop retrospective and prospective study protocols, along with any protocol amendments.
• Create study concepts, synopses, and feasibility materials.
• Write and review informed consent forms.
• Prepare and contribute to clinical study reports for both retrospective and prospective studies.
• Support the creation and review of table, figure, and listing shells and associated narrative content in coordination with biometrics and biostatistics teams.
• Work in close collaboration with clinical operations, biometrics/biostatistics, and regulatory colleagues to ensure documents are accurate and completed on time.
• Coordinate several documents and projects simultaneously while keeping to delivery timelines.
• Take part in internal and external review rounds and respond to feedback promptly and precisely.
• Communicate directly with internal stakeholders and, when needed, sponsors and investigators to move documents forward.
• Ensure all outputs align with applicable regulations, internal standard operating procedures, and approved templates.
• Keep scientific content accurate, clear, consistent, and professionally presented.
• Assist with version tracking and internal quality-control reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a life sciences field or a closely related subject such as pharmacology, biology, biochemistry, physiology, genetics, or an equivalent discipline.
• At least 4 years of experience as a medical writer in a pharmaceutical company or contract research organization.
• Proven ability to independently author clinical research documents, including protocols, informed consent forms, and study reports.
• Hands-on experience writing for real-world evidence or observational research, including protocols and study reports.
• Good working knowledge of ICH-GCP and applicable regulatory frameworks such as ICH, FDA, and EMA requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and produce high-quality documents under tight deadlines.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Comfortable working independently while also collaborating effectively across teams.
• GCP certification is preferred.

Additional information

This is a full-time, onsite position in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates. The role requires independent ownership of deliverables and close coordination with cross-functional internal teams and external stakeholders. No stipend or salary details were provided.

About M42 Health and IROS

M42 describes itself as a global health organization using AI, technology, genomics, and specialized health infrastructure to improve care. IROS, its research-focused arm, is positioned as the UAE’s first homegrown CRO and aims to strengthen healthcare research, accelerate therapy development, and contribute to the future of global healthcare.