Freelance Medical Writer - Lay Lanugage
Lay Language Medical Writer – Freelance / Contract - 6 month contract Location: Remote – Europe or US East Coast preferred Employment Type: Freelance / Independent Contractor Hours: Flexible, 5 hours up to 35 hours per week - 6 month contract Industry: Pharmaceuticals / Clinical Research AL Solutions is partnering with a global life sciences organisation to recruit an experienced Lay Language Medical Writer for a flexible, remote consulting opportunity. We are seeking a specialist with extensive experience developing, reviewing and editing Lay Summaries of Trial Results (STRs) , ensuring complex clinical trial information is communicated clearly and accurately to non-scientific audiences. This opportunity would suit an established freelance medical writer looking to support international clinical research programmes on a flexible, project-based basis.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development and authoring of Lay Summaries of Trial Results (STRs). Translate complex clinical trial data into clear, accurate and accessible language for patients and the general public. Conduct quality control (QC), editing and review of lay language documents. Collaborate with cross-functional clinical, regulatory and medical writing teams. Ensure documents meet applicable regulatory requirements, quality standards and project timelines. Utilise PleaseReview for document development, review and quality control. Work collaboratively with stakeholders across Europe and the Eastern United States. Essential Requirements Extensive professional experience in medical writing within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or CRO industry. Lead Author experience on a minimum of 5 Lay Summaries of Trial Results (STRs). Quality Control experience on at least 2 STR documents. Editing experience on at least 2 STR documents. Demonstrable expertise in communicating complex scientific and clinical information to non-specialist audiences. A terminal academic degree in a relevant scientific or medical discipline, with a PhD preferred. Excellent written English, attention to detail and ability to work independently. Ability to accommodate some collaboration with teams operating in European and US Eastern time zones. Desirable Experience Experience preparing Lay Protocol Synopses, Lay Informed Consent Forms or other patient-facing clinical trial documentation. Familiarity with clinical trial transparency and disclosure requirements. Previous experience working with global pharmaceutical companies or CROs. Experience using PleaseReview or similar collaborative document review platforms. Contract Details Working arrangement: Fully remote. Commitment: Approximately 5 hours per week initially, with additional writing assignments scoped and budgeted individually. Working hours: Flexible, with some availability towards the end of the US Eastern Time working day. Equipment: Consultants must provide their own equipment, meeting relevant IT and security requirements. Onboarding: Project-specific training will be provided, with agreed training time billable. Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to international clinical research programmes while maintaining the flexibility of independent consulting. You will work with experienced global teams on scientifically important projects, helping make clinical trial results more accessible and understandable to patients and the wider public.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Lay Language Medical Writer with a proven track record of authoring STR documents, we would welcome your application. Please submit your CV, including details of your experience as a Lead Author, QC reviewer and Editor of Lay Summaries of Trial Results. Applications will be reviewed based on relevant STR experience. AL Solutions – Specialist Recruitment & Consulting within Life Sciences.