Senior Manager, Medical Writer
Job Locations
US-NJ-Paramus
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2025-1880
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Category |
Clinical Operations
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Type |
Regular Full-Time
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Overview
We are seeking a skilled Medical Writer to develop high-quality clinical and regulatory documents in compliance with industry standards and regulatory guidelines. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Clinical, Regulatory, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs, to create well-structured, scientifically accurate, and regulatory-compliant documents.
Responsibilities
Under leadership support:
Regulatory Document Writing:
- Prepare and author clinical and regulatory documents, including but not limited to:
- Clinical Study Protocols (CSPs) and Protocol Amendments
- Clinical Study Reports (CSRs)
- Investigator's Brochures (IBs)
- Informed Consent Forms (ICFs)
- Common Technical Document (CTD) Modules (e.g., Module 2.5 Clinical Overview, Module 2.7 Clinical Summary)
- Briefing Documents for Regulatory Authorities (e.g., FDA, EMA, MFDS)
- Periodic Safety Reports
- Risk Management Plans (RMPs), Pediatric Investigation Plans (PIPs), and Orphan Drug Designation Requests
- Initial Drug Applications (INDs), New Drug Applications (NDAs), Biologics License Applications (BLAs), and Marketing Authorization Applications (MAAs)
- Responses to regulatory queries
- Clinical Development Support:
- Develop and maintain clinical development plans, clinical trial protocols, and statistical analysis plans
- Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure alignment of clinical documents with study objectives and regulatory requirements
- Interpret complex scientific and clinical data and communicate findings clearly and concisely
- Regulatory Compliance & Standards:
- Ensure documents comply with ICH, GCP, FDA, EMA, and other applicable regulatory agency guidelines
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory writing best practices, industry trends, and evolving guidelines
- Collaboration & Review:
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- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including medical, clinical, regulatory, statistical, pharmacovigilance and quality assurance teams
- Review and edit documents prepared by internal teams or external vendors to ensure scientific accuracy, clarity, and compliance
- Participate in team meetings, regulatory interactions, and strategy discussions
- Drive document production timelines according to established plans
Qualifications
- Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or MSc) in Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, or a related field
- Minimum 3 years of medical writing experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO industry
- Strong background in writing regulatory documents for clinical trials and submissions
- Epilepsy or Neurology experience is a plus
- Experience with drug development across different phases (Phase I-IV) is a plus
- Strong understanding of the drug development process, clinical research concepts, clinical study conduct, clinical study data collection, regulatory requirements, and biostatistical concepts
- Familiarity with medical terminology and ability to interpret complex clinical data
- Strong understanding of the concepts of coding dictionaries (MedDRA, WHODrug, etc.)
- Excellent scientific writing, editing, and document structuring skills
- Ability to simplify complex scientific concepts for diverse audiences
- Proficiency in ICH guidelines, GCP, and regulatory submission requirements (FDA, EMA, etc.)
- Strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- High level of Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience with document management systems and publishing tools (e.g., EndNote, Adobe Acrobat, regulatory submission platforms)
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