The Director, Medical Writing will collaborate with colleagues to produce high-quality, strategically aligned documents supporting the regulatory requirements of a clinical development program, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with US and ex-US regulatory requirements.
Role And Responsibilities
- Prepare, edit, and finalize clinical / regulatory documents, including protocols / protocol amendments, clinical study reports (CSRs), Investigator’s Brochures, briefing documents, Module 2 clinical summary documents, and other regulatory submissions as needed
- Interact with document authors, contributors, and reviewers (including members of Biometrics, Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, Drug Safety, and Regulatory Affairs) to acquire necessary input into documents
- Manage the document review process and schedule and conduct meetings to ensure documentation timelines are achieved
- Develop and manage medical writing timelines for assigned documents to ensure on-time deliverables that meet business needs
- Facilitate comment resolution and adjudication with authors, reviewers, and project teams
- Participate in the development / refinement of medical writing processes, SOPs, work instructions, templates, and style and content guides to ensure efficient preparation of high- quality medical writing deliverables
- All other duties as assigned
Experience, Education And Specialized Knowledge And Skills
BA / BS degree in a scientific field required; advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD, or MS) preferredMinimum of 10+ years of regulatory medical writing experience in the pharmaceutical industry (or an organization serving them), including experience writing clinical study protocols, clinical study reports, investigator’s brochures, clinical sections of Investigational New Drug (IND) submissions and New Drug Applications (NDAs); and understanding of the content of higher-level summary documentsKnowledge of oncology disease areas preferredExcellent writing skills coupled with good understanding of the drug development process and relevant regulatory guidelinesAbility to write and edit complex material to ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency, and effectivenessExcellent attention to detail, multitasking, prioritization, and flexibilityExcellent communication skills with proven ability to interact in a cross-functional environmentAbility to analyze critically and synthesize complex scientific information from a range of scientific disciplines and clinical therapeutic areasProficiency in use of MS Office applications, Adobe Acrobat, electronic document management systems, and templates.Comfortable in a fast-paced small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based on changing prioritiesDemonstrated initiative and the ability to manage a variety of projects simultaneously with minimal directionAbility to think strategically, be resourceful, and lead with minimal directionThe pay range for this role is $200,000-$235,000 annually. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.
Summit is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from underrepresented groups.
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