Position Summary
The Senior Medical Writer will be responsible for the preparation of high-quality regulatory documents, including clinical study reports, clinical summaries and overviews, study protocols, Investigator’s brochures, and informed consent forms. The Senior Medical Writer will also be responsible for more complex writing assignments and will serve as subject matter expert within the department. The Senior Medical Writer may also be responsible for planning, managing, and preparing internal and external communications of key scientific and clinical data, including abstracts, poster and oral presentations, manuscripts, congress materials, and educational / training materials.
Essential Functions
- Serve as medical writing lead on more complex writing assignments. Work closely with in-function and cross-functional team(s) on document strategies. Implement all activities related to the preparation of writing projects.
- Serve as a subject matter expert within department for assigned therapeutic / product areas.
- Mentor less experienced medical writers on complex projects, as necessary.
- Identify and propose solutions to resolve issues and questions arising during the writing process, including resolution or escalation as appropriate.
- Write, edit, and finalize CSRs, clinical summaries and overviews, eCTD summaries, study protocols, IBs, ICFs, and other clinical study-related regulatory documents.
- Write, edit, and finalize clinical and non-clinical publications, congress materials, educational / training materials, and other external-facing documents.
- Write effectively for diverse audiences, including scientists, physicians, payers, regulators, and patients.
- Work collaboratively with other functional groups (eg, Regulatory Operations, Biometrics, Clinical Operations) to gather source data, and prepare and finalize regulatory documents.
- Lead project team meetings and document review meetings.
- Provide direction and solutions to cross-functional teams on expectations for document content.
- Perform QC of clinical and nonclinical documents.
- Provide documents that are suitable for eCTD regulatory submissions by conducting appropriate formatting and hyperlinking per writing guidelines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience
A bachelor’s degree in science-related fields with 4+ years of relevant industry experience in medical writing in the healthcare industry or academia required or in a related area such as quality, regulatory, publications, clinical research, or product support / R&D experience is required; OrA master’s degree in science-related fields with 2+ years of relevant industry experience in medical writing in the healthcare industry or academia required or in a related area such as quality, regulatory, publications, clinical research, or product support / R&D experience is required.Experience in NDA submissions and writing CSRs, IBs, clinical study protocols and other documents for regulatory submissions is required.Strong scientific background in oncology, immunotherapy, or related field is required.Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Proficient knowledge of AMA writing guidelines.Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.Extensive knowledge of FDA, EMA, and ICH guidelines.Deep understanding of the drug development process and prior experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.Ability to demonstrate familiarity with principles of clinical research and to interpret and present clinical data and other complex information.Excellent time- and project-management skills, attention to detail, and ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously.Strong critical and logical thinking with ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and implement recommendations for resolution.Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.Highly proficient in MS Project, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, EndNote, and eCTD authoring templates.Working Environment / Physical Environment
This position works onsite or remote depending on the candidate's location.Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer.Regular work schedule is Monday – Friday, within standard business hours. Flexibility is available with manager approvalLift and carry materials weighing up to 20 pounds.This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus and equity award. The annual base pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications, prior experience as well as geographic location.
National Market
108,000 (entry-level qualifications) to $120,000 (highly experienced) annually
Premium Market
117,000 (entry-level qualifications) to $130,000 (highly experienced) annually
The application window is anticipated to close on 60 days from when it is posted or sooner if the position is filled or closed.
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