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Senior Associate - Scientific Writing

4-6 years
Not Disclosed
10 Nov. 26, 2024
Job Description
Job Type: Remote Education: MBBS/PhD/MDS/BDS/MPharm/PharmD Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Lead Medical Writer

EDUCATION:

  • MBBS/PhD/MDS/BDS/MPharm/PharmD

EXPERIENCE:

  • 4 to 6 years of experience in writing clinical and regulatory documents supporting global filings (CTD Module 2 and Module 5).

ROLE PURPOSE:
The Lead Medical Writer is responsible for the development and review of medical writing deliverables supporting the clinical regulatory writing portfolio, including training junior writers.

SKILLS:

  • Experience in authoring a broad set of clinical document types, especially with Module 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.7, 5.2, clinical study reports (CSRs), protocols, Informed Consent Forms, amendments, and Investigator Brochures (IBs).
  • Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to follow defined processes and templates.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to draft scientific and medical content that addresses data interpretation, product claims, and internal/external questions.
  • Understanding of the clinical development process, from program planning to submission, including clinical trial design.
  • Strong communication, time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage tasks, responsibilities, and timing for efficient document delivery.
  • Ability to adapt and work across therapeutic areas to support resource needs and business continuity.
  • Expertise in MS Word and familiarity with document management systems and tools.
  • Ability to train junior writers on templates, guidelines, and tools.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

Scientific Knowledge:

  • Strong knowledge of regulatory guidelines/requirements, including those from the European Union and the United States.
  • Ability to interpret data and apply scientific knowledge in regulatory document writing (IB, protocols, amendments, CSR, clinical summaries).
  • Ability to build clinical or regulatory arguments in the absence of direct data using logic, analogy, and therapeutic area science.
  • Understanding of medical practices related to disease treatments and procedures.
  • Experience writing protocols, amendments, CSRs, and CTD summary documents.

Technology Skills:

  • Expertise in MS Word functionality for authoring.
  • Experience with document management systems and workflow management for eApproval/signatures.
  • Flexibility in adapting to new tools and technologies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Prepare and review clinical study reports, protocols, investigator brochures, submission data summaries, and other regulatory documents for investigational drugs.
  • Apply lean authoring principles and structured content management in document development.
  • Coordinate activities for document review, consensus meetings, quality control, and document finalization.
  • Develop and maintain project plans.
  • Act as an active member of cross-functional teams, representing medical writing.
  • Organize and facilitate document kick-off meetings and ensure team alignment on standard content.
  • Participate in the orientation and coaching of junior team members.
  • Conduct literature searches and ensure documents meet regulatory requirements.
  • Research regulatory requirements and remain current in the regulatory landscape.
  • Share lessons learned, best practices, and ensure compliance with company training and reporting.