Medical Writer (100%)

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Department: Family Medicine and Population Health

Let’s shape the future - University of Antwerp

The University of Antwerp is a dynamic, forward-thinking university. We offer an innovative academic education to more than 20,000 students, conduct pioneering scientific research and play an important service-providing role in society. With more than 6000 employees from 100 different countries, we are helping to build tomorrow's world every day. Together we push back boundaries and set a course for the future – a future that you can help to shape. 

The Global Health Institute (GHI) is part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at University of Antwerp. Its mission is to conduct research aimed at improving the health of people worldwide, strengthen capacity for global health research and engage in the implementation and evaluation of evidence-based interventions for health problems in low- and middle-income countries.

Emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases such as mpox and Ebola continue to pose major public health threats for many countries and have disproportionately affected the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Vaccines are considered as a key public health intervention in the management of disease outbreaks. Generating evidence through clinical trials that are locally relevant and scientifically rigorous is essential to move developed vaccines to licensure in different populations. To support vaccine clinical trials conducted in the DRC and beyond, GHI is looking for a full-time Medical Writer (100%)

Position

The successful candidate will play a key role in producing high-quality regulatory and scientific documentation that supports research conducted within an international consortium.

In this position, you will be involved in:

• Authoring and coordinating Clinical Study Reports (CSRs) in accordance with ICH-GCP guidelines and sponsor/funder requirements.
• Writing and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), study plans, and other trial governance documents.
• Supporting the preparation of protocol amendments, safety reports, and other essential trial documents.
• Collaborating with clinical, data management, and statistical teams to ensure accuracy and consistency across documents.
• Reviewing and integrating statistical outputs, tables, listings, and figures into clinical documents.
• Ensuring all documents comply with relevant guidelines (ICH-GCP, sponsor requirements) and are filed appropriately in the Trial Master File (TMF).
• Providing guidance on document standards and templates to junior team members where needed.
• Supporting grant writing for future projects.

Profile

• Master’s degree in (Bio)Medical sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Clinical Trial, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in medical or scientific writing, preferably within clinical trials or a regulatory context.
• Demonstrated experience writing or contributing to Clinical Study Reports (CSRs) and/or regulatory documents is a plus.
• Good understanding of clinical research methodology and guidelines.
• Strong ability to interpret and communicate complex scientific and statistical information clearly and accurately.
• High attention to detail and respect for deadlines.
• Excellent knowledge of English is essential; knowledge of basic French is required; knowledge of Dutch is an asset.
• Strong organisational skills, sense of initiative, and ability to work both independently and as part of an international, multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with reference management software (e.g. EndNote, Zotero).

Reporting

You will report to and be supervised by the lead project manager of each project, who has a direct functional link with the Principal Investigators of the clinical trials.

What we offer

• Working in an intellectually stimulating, international and interdisciplinary research environment, with room for personal initiative;
• A fixed-term contract of 12 months for 1 FTE position with a possibility of extension pending funding;
• Start date: ASAP or September 2026 at the latest;
• You will receive a gross monthly salary within pay band 7.1-9.1 of the pay scales of the Administrative and Technical Staff. Your entry-level grade depends on your relevant professional experience.
• You get meal vouchers, eco vouchers, internet connectivity allowance, group insurance, guaranteed income insurance, and a bicycle allowance or full reimbursement of your commute by public transport.
• You will work largely at Campus Drie Eiken with a dynamic and stimulating working environment and flexible working time arrangements.
• More information on working for the University of Antwerp can be found here.

How to apply

• You can apply for this job through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform until 3 August 2026 24h CET. Click on 'apply for job', complete the online application form and don’t forget to include the following document: motivation letter and your CV.
• The selection committee will review all applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. Once a decision has been made, we will notify you and inform you of the possible next step(s) in the selection procedure.
• If you have any questions about the content of the job or the projects, please contact the project managers, Dr Maha Salloum, lariviere@uantwerpen.be, Dr Ynke Larivière, ynke.lariviere@uantwerpen.be, or the head of GHI, Prof. Jean-Pierre Van geertruyden, jean-pierre.vangeertruyden@uantwerpen.be. If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the Frequently Asked Questions or send an email to jobs@uantwerp.be.

The University of Antwerp is a sustainable, family-friendly organisation which invests in its employees’ growth. We aim to foster diversity and attach great importance to equal opportunities, regardless of gender identity (M/F/X), disability, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse characteristics to apply.